Rubber articles imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $4.7 million of rubber articles in 2024 (334 tonnes). That is 4% less than in 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 | $4.7M | 334 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 395 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 191 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 243 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 242 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 183 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 401 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 267 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports rubber articles from
Most of the value came from China (32%), France (11%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 32% |
| France | $532K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $375K | 8% |
| Singapore | $338K | 7.2% |
| United States | $299K | 6.4% |
| Romania | $281K | 6% |
| Angola | $187K | 4% |
| Germany | $180K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $164K | 3.5% |
| Malaysia | $142K | 3% |
Product types under HS 4016
| 4016.93 | Rubber gaskets and seals | 50% |
| 4016.99 | Rubber articles (other) | 41% |
| 4016.10 | Foam rubber mats | 2.6% |
| 4016.94 | Rubber boat fenders | 2% |
| 4016.92 | Rubber erasers | 1.9% |
| 4016.91 | Rubber floor coverings | 1.5% |
| 4016.95 | Inflatable rubber articles | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4016.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.08 per kg, 36% above the world average of $10.37. 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 rubber articles imports (HS 4016): 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 4016: Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber articles imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported rubber articles worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 334 tonnes. That ranks it 140th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber articles to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by France (11%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 741% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.08 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $10.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber articles to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2023 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber articles?
The HS code for rubber articles is heading 4016. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 4016.93 (50% of the value) and 4016.99 (41%).
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