Printed books imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported printed books worth $4.5 million (599 tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.6 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 | $4.5M | 599 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 810 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 452 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 580 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 677 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports printed books from
France alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.8M | 83% |
| South Korea | $228K | 5% |
| South Africa | $137K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $74K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $61K | 1.4% |
| Morocco | $59K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $53K | 1.2% |
| Lebanon | $31K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $31K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $22K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 4901
| 4901.99 | Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91 | 95% |
| 4901.10 | Printed single sheets and leaflets | 4.8% |
| 4901.91 | Printed dictionaries and encyclopaedias | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.56 per kg, close to the world average of $9.39.
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 printed books imports (HS 4901): 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 4901: Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of printed books imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported printed books worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 599 tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed books to the Republic of the Congo?
France was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by South Korea (5%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 829% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed books per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.56 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $9.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of printed books to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2021 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed books?
The HS code for printed books is heading 4901. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 4901.99 (94% of the value) and 4901.10 (5%).
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