Quaternary ammonium salt imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of quaternary ammonium salt by the Republic of the Congo reached $4.6 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 88% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $39.8 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 | $4.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $38.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $39.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $21.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 153 t |
| 2019 | $200K | 48 t |
| 2018 | $136K | 51 t |
| 2017 | $356K | 176 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports quaternary ammonium salt from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 98% |
| United States | $47K | 1% |
| Denmark | $43K | 1% |
| Kuwait | $18K | 0.4% |
| Lebanon | $3K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2923
| 2923.90 | Quaternary ammonium compounds | 97% |
| 2923.10 | Choline | 2.5% |
| 2923.20 | Lecithins | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2923.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.55 per kg, 72% above the world average of $2.06. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 quaternary ammonium salt imports (HS 2923): 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 2923: Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of quaternary ammonium salt imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported quaternary ammonium salt worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 88% on 2023.
Which countries supply quaternary ammonium salt to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by the United States (1%) and Denmark (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average import price of quaternary ammonium salt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.55 per kg in 2024, 72% above the world average of $2.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of quaternary ammonium salt to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $356 thousand in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $39.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for quaternary ammonium salt?
The HS code for quaternary ammonium salt is heading 2923. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 2923.90 (97% of the value) and 2923.10 (3%).
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