Textile footwear imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textile footwear by the Republic of the Congo reached $7.0 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 148% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $7.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 800 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 671 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 516 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 563 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 953 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 598 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports textile footwear from
China alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.4M | 92% |
| Turkey | $370K | 5.3% |
| Morocco | $132K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $40K | 0.6% |
| France | $22K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.1% |
| Serbia | $6K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6404
| 6404.19 | Textile shoes | 64% |
| 6404.11 | Sports sneakers | 33% |
| 6404.20 | Textile shoes with leather soles | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.16 per kg, 89% below the world average of $27.80, 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 textile footwear imports (HS 6404): 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: Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of textile footwear imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported textile footwear worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 124th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 148% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile footwear to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Turkey (5%) and Morocco (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 203% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.16 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $27.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of textile footwear to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 161%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile footwear?
The HS code for textile footwear is heading 6404. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6404.19 (64% of the value) and 6404.11 (33%).
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