Polyurethane imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported polyurethane worth $3.1 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 39% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 990 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 775 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports polyurethane from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value.
Product types under HS 3909
| 3909.40 | Phenol-formaldehyde resins | 60% |
| 3909.10 | Urea-formaldehyde resins | 22% |
| 3909.50 | Polyurethane resins | 14% |
| 3909.31 | Polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate | 3.3% |
| 3909.20 | Melamine-formaldehyde resins | 0.8% |
| 3909.39 | Amino resins (other) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.98 per kg, close to the world average of $2.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo polyurethane imports (HS 3909): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3909: Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyurethane imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported polyurethane worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyurethane to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Norway (11%) and Malaysia (10%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyurethane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyurethane to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. The peak was 2023 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyurethane?
The HS code for polyurethane is heading 3909. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3909.40 (60% of the value) and 3909.10 (22%).
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