Specialized electrical machines imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported specialized electrical machines worth $3.1 million (61 tonnes). That is 69% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.1M | 61 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 107 t |
| 2022 | $939K | 110 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 64 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 105 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 77 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 66 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 15 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports specialized electrical machines from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (23%), China (22%), United Kingdom (19%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+421% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $691K | 23% |
| China | $674K | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $573K | 19% |
| United States | $505K | 17% |
| France | $156K | 5.1% |
| Sweden | $120K | 3.9% |
| Norway | $65K | 2.1% |
| Morocco | $29K | 0.9% |
| India | $28K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $28K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $49.91 per kg, 42% below the world average of $85.50, 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 specialized electrical machines imports (HS 8543.70): 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 8543.70: Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized electrical machines imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported specialized electrical machines worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 61 tonnes. That ranks it 136th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized electrical machines to the Republic of the Congo?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($690 thousand), followed by China (22%) and the United Kingdom (19%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 856% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized electrical machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $49.91 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $85.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized electrical machines to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized electrical machines?
The HS code for specialized electrical machines is subheading 8543.70. 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 8543 page.
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