Transport containers imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transport containers by the Republic of the Congo reached $9.6 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 81% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $9.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 814 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports transport containers from
China alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+688% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.1M | 85% |
| South Africa | $352K | 3.7% |
| United States | $270K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $215K | 2.3% |
| France | $192K | 2% |
| Norway | $90K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $82K | 0.9% |
| Namibia | $76K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $45K | 0.5% |
| Angola | $40K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.95 per kg, 347% above the world average of $0.66. 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 transport containers imports (HS 8609): 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 8609: Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport.
Common questions
What is the value of transport containers imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported transport containers worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 81% on 2023.
Which countries supply transport containers to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by South Africa (4%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 688% on the year.
What is the average import price of transport containers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.95 per kg in 2024, 347% above the world average of $0.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of transport containers to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 796%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for transport containers?
The HS code for transport containers is heading 8609. In the Republic of the Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8609.00. It sits in HS chapter 86 (railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8609 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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