Prepared sardines imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared sardines by the Republic of the Congo reached $15.3 million in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 250% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $15.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 3.1K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports prepared sardines from
Most of the value came from Morocco (44%), Indonesia (33%), Thailand (11%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+790% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.68 per kg, close to the world average of $3.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo prepared sardines imports (HS 1604.13): 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 1604.13: Fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared sardines imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported prepared sardines worth $15.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 250% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared sardines to the Republic of the Congo?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Indonesia (33%) and Thailand (11%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 790% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared sardines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.68 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $3.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared sardines to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $15.3 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared sardines?
The HS code for prepared sardines is subheading 1604.13. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1604 page.
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