Portland cement exports from the Republic of the Congo: data and top buyer countries
Exports of portland cement by the Republic of the Congo reached $3.0 million in 2024 (478.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 85% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 272% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $19.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.0M | 478.3K t |
| 2023 | $19.5M | 302.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 183.5K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 106.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 124.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 154.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 76.3K t |
| 2017 | $0K | 0 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo exports portland cement to
Angola alone took 51% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $1.5M | 51% |
| Central African Republic | $1.5M | 49% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2523
| 2523.29 | Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured | 61% |
| 2523.90 | Hydraulic cement (other) | 33% |
| 2523.10 | Cement clinker | 6.6% |
| 2523.21 | White cement | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2523.
Portland cement imports to the Republic of the Congo
Imports of portland cement by the Republic of the Congo reached $2.7 million in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo portland cement exports (HS 2523): 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 2523: Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers.
Common questions
What is the value of portland cement exported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo exported portland cement worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 478.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 85% on 2023.
Which countries buy portland cement from the Republic of the Congo?
Angola was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the Central African Republic (49%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
How have exports of portland cement from the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Exports went from $0 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $19.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does the Republic of the Congo also import portland cement?
Yes. The Republic of the Congo imported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Namibia and Germany. That compares with exports of $3.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for portland cement?
The HS code for portland cement is heading 2523. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 2523.29 (61% of the value) and 2523.90 (32%).
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