Umbrellas imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of umbrellas by the Republic of the Congo reached $3.8 million in 2024 (894 tonnes). Value rose 95% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $3.8M | 894 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 793 t |
| 2022 | $749K | 384 t |
| 2021 | $897K | 620 t |
| 2020 | $716K | 464 t |
| 2019 | $658K | 446 t |
| 2018 | $633K | 429 t |
| 2017 | $946K | 255 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports umbrellas from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 99% |
| France | $21K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $4K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Angola | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Morocco | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6601
| 6601.99 | Umbrellas (other types) | 41% |
| 6601.91 | Telescopic umbrellas | 39% |
| 6601.10 | Garden umbrellas | 20% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6601.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.29 per kg, 22% below the world average of $5.49, 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.
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The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo umbrellas imports (HS 6601): 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 6601: Umbrellas; sun umbrellas (including walking stick umbrellas, garden umbrellas and similar umbrellas).
Common questions
What is the value of umbrellas imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported umbrellas worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 894 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 95% on 2023.
Which countries supply umbrellas to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by France (1%) and Spain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 279% on the year.
What is the average import price of umbrellas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.29 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $5.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of umbrellas to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $946 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 306%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for umbrellas?
The HS code for umbrellas is heading 6601. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6601.99 (41% of the value) and 6601.91 (39%).
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