Sugar confectionery imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $6.5 million of sugar confectionery in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.8 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 | $6.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 1.6K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports sugar confectionery from
The largest suppliers were Colombia (41%), Morocco (25%), India (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+516% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | $2.6M | 41% |
| Morocco | $1.6M | 25% |
| India | $521K | 8% |
| Turkey | $459K | 7.1% |
| China | $351K | 5.4% |
| Brazil | $183K | 2.8% |
| Poland | $154K | 2.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $114K | 1.8% |
| Pakistan | $111K | 1.7% |
| Senegal | $71K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 1704
| 1704.90 | Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa | 91% |
| 1704.10 | Chewing gum | 9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.04 per kg, 47% below the world average of $3.85, 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.
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The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo sugar confectionery imports (HS 1704): 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 1704: Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar confectionery imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported sugar confectionery worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 141st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar confectionery to the Republic of the Congo?
Colombia was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Morocco (25%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 516% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar confectionery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.04 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $3.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sugar confectionery to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 152%. The peak was 2022 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar confectionery?
The HS code for sugar confectionery is heading 1704. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 1704.90 (91% of the value) and 1704.10 (9%).
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