Swimwear and activewear imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $4.7 million of swimwear and activewear in 2024 (166 tonnes). That is 87% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $36.6 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 | $4.7M | 166 t |
| 2023 | $36.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 560 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 696 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 559 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 757 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 303 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 298 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports swimwear and activewear from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.0M | 64% |
| China | $744K | 16% |
| Italy | $369K | 7.8% |
| Spain | $163K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $119K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $111K | 2.4% |
| United States | $57K | 1.2% |
| Morocco | $44K | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $19K | 0.4% |
| Angola | $17K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 6211
| 6211.49 | Women's track suits (other materials) | 53% |
| 6211.33 | Man-made men's track suits | 21% |
| 6211.32 | Cotton men's track suits | 15% |
| 6211.42 | Cotton women's track suits | 8% |
| 6211.39 | Men's track suits (other materials) | 2% |
| 6211.43 | Man-made women's track suits | 1.9% |
| 6211.11 | Men's swimwear | 0.3% |
| 6211.12 | Women's swimwear | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.39 per kg, close to the world average of $26.92.
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 swimwear and activewear imports (HS 6211): 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 6211: Track suits, swimwear and other garments (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of swimwear and activewear imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported swimwear and activewear worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 166 tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 87% on 2023.
Which countries supply swimwear and activewear to the Republic of the Congo?
France was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (16%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of swimwear and activewear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.39 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $26.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of swimwear and activewear to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2023 at $36.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for swimwear and activewear?
The HS code for swimwear and activewear is heading 6211. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6211.49 (53% of the value) and 6211.33 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the Republic of the Congo. Tell us your product to see it live.
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