Tobacco products imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $19.4 million of tobacco products in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 104% 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 | $19.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $22.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $18.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $21.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $13.1M | 981 t |
| 2019 | $14.2M | 883 t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 881 t |
| 2017 | $132K | 8 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports tobacco products from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 57% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $11.0M | 57% |
| South Africa | $8.2M | 43% |
| India | $72K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $20K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2403
| 2403.19 | Smoking tobacco | 100% |
| 2403.99 | Tobacco products (other) | 0.3% |
| 2403.11 | Water pipe tobacco | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.85 per kg, 61% below the world average of $17.71, 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 tobacco products imports (HS 2403): 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 2403: Manufactured tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes n.e.c; homogenised or reconstituted tobacco; tobacco extracts and essences.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco products imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported tobacco products worth $19.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco products to the Republic of the Congo?
France was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by South Africa (42%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of tobacco products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.85 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $17.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tobacco products to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $132 thousand in 2017 to $19.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $22.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco products?
The HS code for tobacco products is heading 2403. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 2403.19 (100% of the value) and 2403.99 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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