Utility meters imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $3.2 million of utility meters in 2024 (180 tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.5 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 | $3.2M | 180 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 125 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 98 t |
| 2021 | $518K | 48 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 84 t |
| 2019 | $420K | 24 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 50 t |
| 2017 | $877K | 17 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports utility meters from
China alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 92% |
| France | $176K | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $29K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.5% |
| United States | $12K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9028
| 9028.30 | Electric meters | 52% |
| 9028.20 | Water meters | 38% |
| 9028.10 | Gas meters | 9.2% |
| 9028.90 | Utility meter parts | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9028.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.95 per kg, 43% below the world average of $31.70, 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 utility meters imports (HS 9028): 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 9028: Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of utility meters imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported utility meters worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 180 tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply utility meters to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by France (5%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 460% on the year.
What is the average import price of utility meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.95 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $31.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of utility meters to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $877 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 267%. The peak was 2023 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for utility meters?
The HS code for utility meters is heading 9028. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 9028.30 (52% of the value) and 9028.20 (38%).
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