Tomato paste imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $2.7 million of tomato paste in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 48% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.8 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 | $2.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 2.5K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports tomato paste from
Italy alone supplied 57% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.6M | 57% |
| China | $1.1M | 41% |
| Lebanon | $61K | 2.2% |
| Angola | $8K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.50 per kg, close to the world average of $1.44.
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 tomato paste imports (HS 2002.90): 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 2002.90: Vegetable preparations: tomatoes, (other than whole or in pieces), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of tomato paste imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported tomato paste worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply tomato paste to the Republic of the Congo?
Italy was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (41%) and Lebanon (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 190% on the year.
What is the average import price of tomato paste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.50 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tomato paste to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tomato paste?
The HS code for tomato paste is subheading 2002.90. It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2002 page.
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