Single loudspeakers imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $2.7 million of single loudspeakers in 2024 (322 tonnes). Value rose 169% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $2.7M | 322 t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 349 t |
| 2022 | $668K | 111 t |
| 2021 | $485K | 115 t |
| 2020 | $288K | 60 t |
| 2019 | $630K | 30 t |
| 2018 | $163K | 22 t |
| 2017 | $492K | 18 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports single loudspeakers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+279% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 97% |
| France | $45K | 1.7% |
| Norway | $23K | 0.9% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $2K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $2K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.36 per kg, 55% below the world average of $18.53, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 single loudspeakers imports (HS 8518.21): 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 8518.21: Loudspeakers: single, mounted in their enclosures.
Common questions
What is the value of single loudspeakers imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported single loudspeakers worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 322 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 169% on 2023.
Which countries supply single loudspeakers to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by France (2%) and Norway (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 418% on the year.
What is the average import price of single loudspeakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.36 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $18.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of single loudspeakers to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $492 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 448%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $803 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for single loudspeakers?
The HS code for single loudspeakers is subheading 8518.21. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8518 page.
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