Sports sneakers imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported sports sneakers worth $2.3 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 186% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 55% 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 | $2.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $803K | 754 t |
| 2022 | $121K | 39 t |
| 2021 | $185K | 136 t |
| 2020 | $137K | 57 t |
| 2019 | $144K | 29 t |
| 2018 | $793K | 578 t |
| 2017 | $109K | 3 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports sports sneakers from
China alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+255% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 99% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.08 per kg, 95% below the world average of $40.94, 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 sneakers imports (HS 6404.11): 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 6404.11: Sports footwear: tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of sports sneakers imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported sports sneakers worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 186% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports sneakers to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Belgium (0%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 283% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports sneakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.08 per kg in 2024, 95% below the world average of $40.94 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 sneakers to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $109 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $573 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for sports sneakers?
The HS code for sports sneakers is subheading 6404.11. It sits in HS chapter 64 (footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6404 page.
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