Women's underwear imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $4.5 million of women's underwear in 2024 (560 tonnes). That is 256% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $4.5M | 560 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 149 t |
| 2022 | $530K | 46 t |
| 2021 | $227K | 107 t |
| 2020 | $184K | 34 t |
| 2019 | $138K | 44 t |
| 2018 | $64K | 14 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 138 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports women's underwear from
China alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+310% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 96% |
| India | $88K | 2% |
| Lebanon | $57K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $5K | 0.1% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6208
| 6208.91 | Cotton women's vests | 73% |
| 6208.92 | Man-made women's vests | 23% |
| 6208.99 | Women's vests (other materials) | 2.1% |
| 6208.19 | Women's slips (other materials) | 1.2% |
| 6208.21 | Cotton women's nightdresses | 0.4% |
| 6208.22 | Man-made women's nightdresses | 0.3% |
| 6208.29 | Women's nightdresses (other materials) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.02 per kg, 58% below the world average of $19.19, 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 women's underwear imports (HS 6208): 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 6208: Singlets and other vests, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of women's underwear imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported women's underwear worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 560 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 256% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's underwear to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by India (2%) and Lebanon (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 852% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's underwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.02 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $19.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of women's underwear to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 325%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $995 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for women's underwear?
The HS code for women's underwear is heading 6208. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6208.91 (73% of the value) and 6208.92 (23%).
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