Transformer imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transformer by the Republic of the Congo reached $35.9 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 34% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $35.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $26.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $20.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $12.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 380 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports transformer from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.1M | 53% |
| France | $4.7M | 13% |
| Turkey | $4.1M | 12% |
| Slovakia | $1.3M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 3.6% |
| India | $894K | 2.5% |
| United States | $661K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $585K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $549K | 1.5% |
| Lebanon | $463K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8504
| 8504.40 | Static power converters | 48% |
| 8504.23 | Oil transformers large | 31% |
| 8504.90 | Transformer and converter parts | 5.3% |
| 8504.34 | Large dry transformers | 3.7% |
| 8504.22 | Oil transformers medium | 3.1% |
| 8504.33 | Medium dry transformers | 2.8% |
| 8504.21 | Oil transformers small | 2.5% |
| 8504.31 | Control transformers | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.98 per kg, 48% below the world average of $23.20, 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 transformer imports (HS 8504): 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 8504: Electric transformers, static converters (e.g. rectifiers) and inductors.
Common questions
What is the value of transformer imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported transformer worth $35.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply transformer to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($19.1 million), followed by France (13%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 244% on the year.
What is the average import price of transformer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.98 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $23.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of transformer to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $35.9 million in 2024, an increase of 421%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for transformer?
The HS code for transformer is heading 8504. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8504.40 (48% of the value) and 8504.23 (31%).
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