Worn clothing imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported worn clothing worth $17.1 million (19.8 thousand tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $25.0 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 | $17.1M | 19.8K t |
| 2023 | $22.8M | 27.4K t |
| 2022 | $23.5M | 28.2K t |
| 2021 | $25.0M | 31.1K t |
| 2020 | $19.3M | 24.4K t |
| 2019 | $21.3M | 27.5K t |
| 2018 | $24.3M | 25.0K t |
| 2017 | $22.2M | 18.6K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports worn clothing from
Most of the value came from Turkey (14%), Portugal (10%), China (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 34%. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.4M | 14% |
| Portugal | $1.7M | 10% |
| China | $1.7M | 9.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 9.7% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 9.6% |
| Czech Republic | $1.6M | 9.3% |
| Pakistan | $1.6M | 9.2% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 8.1% |
| Belgium | $930K | 5.4% |
| India | $762K | 4.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.87 per kg, close to the world average of $0.91.
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 worn clothing imports (HS 6309): 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 6309: Textiles; worn clothing and other worn articles.
Common questions
What is the value of worn clothing imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported worn clothing worth $17.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply worn clothing to the Republic of the Congo?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 14% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Portugal (10%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 34%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average import price of worn clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of worn clothing to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.2 million in 2017 to $17.1 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2021 at $25.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for worn clothing?
The HS code for worn clothing is heading 6309. In the Republic of the Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6309.00. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6309 page.
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