Wood working machine imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported wood working machine worth $4.3 million (618 tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $4.3M | 618 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 593 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 466 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 459 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 238 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 674 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 344 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 278 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports wood working machine from
Italy alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.1M | 72% |
| Taiwan | $427K | 10% |
| China | $416K | 9.8% |
| France | $161K | 3.8% |
| Brazil | $71K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $50K | 1.2% |
| Lebanon | $48K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $19K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8465
| 8465.91 | Wood sawing machines | 77% |
| 8465.99 | Wood working machines (other types) | 12% |
| 8465.92 | Wood planing and milling machines | 4.2% |
| 8465.96 | Wood splitting and slicing machines | 2.9% |
| 8465.10 | Multi-operation wood machine | 1.8% |
| 8465.93 | Wood sanding and grinding machines | 1.6% |
| 8465.95 | Wood drilling and morticing machines | 0.3% |
| 8465.94 | Wood bending and assembling machines | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8465.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.89 per kg, 32% below the world average of $10.06, 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 wood working machine imports (HS 8465): 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 8465: Machine-tools; (including machines for nailing, stapling, glueing or otherwise assembling) for working wood, cork, bone, hard plastics or rubber or similar hard materials.
Common questions
What is the value of wood working machine imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported wood working machine worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 618 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood working machine to the Republic of the Congo?
Italy was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Taiwan (10%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood working machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.89 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $10.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wood working machine to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 279%. The peak was 2023 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood working machine?
The HS code for wood working machine is heading 8465. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8465.91 (77% of the value) and 8465.99 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the Republic of the Congo, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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