Tea imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tea by the Republic of the Congo reached $3.6 million in 2024 (674 tonnes). That is 14% 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 | $3.6M | 674 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 735 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 435 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 496 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 344 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 880 t |
| 2018 | $671K | 249 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 618 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports tea from
One supplier dominates: Sri Lanka accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0902
| 0902.30 | Packaged black tea | 78% |
| 0902.10 | Packaged green tea | 15% |
| 0902.40 | Bulk black tea | 7.2% |
| 0902.20 | Bulk green tea | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.36 per kg, 45% above the world average of $3.70. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 tea imports (HS 0902): 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 0902: Tea.
Common questions
What is the value of tea imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported tea worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 674 tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply tea to the Republic of the Congo?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (14%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average import price of tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.36 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $3.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tea to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2019 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tea?
The HS code for tea is heading 0902. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 0902.30 (78% of the value) and 0902.10 (15%).
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