Rubber hose imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $4.0 million of rubber hose in 2024 (309 tonnes). Value fell 61% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.2 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 | $4.0M | 309 t |
| 2023 | $10.2M | 791 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 440 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 339 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 258 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 205 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 462 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 163 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports rubber hose from
The largest suppliers were China (20%), Angola (16%), France (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+964% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $787K | 20% |
| Angola | $644K | 16% |
| France | $578K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $359K | 8.9% |
| Hungary | $356K | 8.8% |
| Norway | $311K | 7.7% |
| Singapore | $284K | 7.1% |
| United States | $117K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $89K | 2.2% |
| Namibia | $83K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 4009
| 4009.22 | Metal-reinforced hose assemblies | 34% |
| 4009.42 | Reinforced hose assemblies | 29% |
| 4009.11 | Rubber hose (unreinforced) | 12% |
| 4009.21 | Metal-reinforced rubber hose | 8.4% |
| 4009.41 | Rubber hose (other reinforcement) | 5.1% |
| 4009.32 | Textile-reinforced hose assemblies | 4.7% |
| 4009.12 | Rubber hose assemblies | 4.4% |
| 4009.31 | Textile-reinforced rubber hose | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4009.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.03 per kg, 31% above the world average of $9.97. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo rubber hose imports (HS 4009): 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 4009: Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber), with or without their fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges).
Common questions
What is the value of rubber hose imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported rubber hose worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 309 tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber hose to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($787 thousand), followed by Angola (16%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 964% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.03 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $9.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber hose to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2023 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber hose?
The HS code for rubber hose is heading 4009. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 4009.22 (34% of the value) and 4009.42 (29%).
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