Water filtration equipment imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported water filtration equipment worth $13.4 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 289% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $13.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 169 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 210 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 172 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 150 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 186 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 237 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 121 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports water filtration equipment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest (+880% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.0M | 67% |
| Belgium | $2.3M | 17% |
| Lebanon | $923K | 6.9% |
| United States | $219K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $205K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $199K | 1.5% |
| Morocco | $178K | 1.3% |
| France | $128K | 1% |
| Turkey | $52K | 0.4% |
| India | $43K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.90 per kg, 35% below the world average of $18.43, 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 water filtration equipment imports (HS 8421.21): 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 8421.21: Machinery: for filtering or purifying water.
Common questions
What is the value of water filtration equipment imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported water filtration equipment worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 289% on 2023.
Which countries supply water filtration equipment to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by Belgium (17%) and Lebanon (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 880% on the year.
What is the average import price of water filtration equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.90 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $18.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of water filtration equipment to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024, an increase of 714%. 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 water filtration equipment?
The HS code for water filtration equipment is subheading 8421.21. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8421 page.
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