Sports equipment imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $2.3 million of sports equipment in 2024 (340 tonnes). Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.7 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 | $2.3M | 340 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 377 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 430 t |
| 2021 | $717K | 183 t |
| 2020 | $531K | 189 t |
| 2019 | $662K | 195 t |
| 2018 | $766K | 207 t |
| 2017 | $712K | 105 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports sports equipment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest (+417% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 61% |
| Italy | $282K | 12% |
| France | $237K | 10% |
| Turkey | $150K | 6.6% |
| Lebanon | $119K | 5.2% |
| South Africa | $41K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $17K | 0.8% |
| India | $12K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $8K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $7K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9506
| 9506.99 | Outdoor game equipment | 45% |
| 9506.91 | Gym equipment | 41% |
| 9506.62 | Inflatable ball | 9.6% |
| 9506.29 | Surfboard | 1.9% |
| 9506.40 | Table tennis paddle | 0.7% |
| 9506.61 | Tennis ball | 0.6% |
| 9506.39 | Golf equipment | 0.3% |
| 9506.59 | Badminton racket | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.76 per kg, 22% below the world average of $8.67, 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 sports equipment imports (HS 9506): 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 9506: Gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table tennis) or outdoor games equipment, n.e.c. in this chapter, swimming pools and paddling pools.
Common questions
What is the value of sports equipment imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported sports equipment worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 340 tonnes. That ranks it 154th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports equipment to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Italy (12%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 417% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.76 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $8.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sports equipment to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $712 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 222%. The peak was 2022 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports equipment?
The HS code for sports equipment is heading 9506. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 9506.99 (45% of the value) and 9506.91 (41%).
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