Trade lane
What the Republic of the Congo buys from China.
The Republic of the Congo imported USD 1.4bn of manufactured and processed goods from China in 2024, up 48 per cent on 2022. That is 45 per cent of everything the Republic of the Congo imported in these lines, and China is its largest source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where China dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.
Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.
USD 1.4bnfrom China in 2024 (USD 958m in 2022)
45 per centof the Republic of the Congo's imports in these lines, USD 3.2bn from every source
253product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#1China's rank among the Republic of the Congo's sources
The top 50
The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.
Each line shows what the Republic of the Congo paid China for it at the border, China's share of everything the Republic of the Congo imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 48 per cent of the lane.
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Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports67 per cent, 37 source countriesChangefrom USD 3m in 2022Unit valueUSD 143,394 a tonne, 199 tonnesUSD 29min 2024 -
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Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steelHS 731100
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports96 per cent, 14 source countriesChangefrom USD 566k in 2022Unit valueUSD 3,089 a tonne, 8,739 tonnesUSD 27min 2024 -
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Ceramic flooring blocks, supports or filler tiles and the like (excluding building bricks)HS 690490
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports100 per cent, 4 source countriesChangedown 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 38m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 27min 2024 -
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Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 640299
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports97 per cent, 12 source countriesChangeup 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,163 a tonne, 5,139 tonnesUSD 27min 2024 -
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Electric generating sets: with spark-ignition internal combustion piston enginesHS 850220
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports100 per cent, 4 source countriesChangefrom USD 401k in 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 25min 2024 -
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Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gasHS 730429
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports93 per cent, 11 source countriesChangedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 26m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 24min 2024 -
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T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crochetedHS 610990
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports95 per cent, 17 source countriesChangeup 159 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,463 a tonne, 5,322 tonnesUSD 24min 2024 -
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Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)HS 620462
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports99 per cent, 10 source countriesChangeup 249 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 23min 2024 -
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Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2HS 520852
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports78 per cent, 6 source countriesChangeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,707 a tonne, 3,028 tonnesUSD 20min 2024 -
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Base stationsHS 851761
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports96 per cent, 7 source countriesChangeup 354 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 103,708 a tonne, 188 tonnesUSD 19min 2024 -
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Boring or sinking machinery: parts for boring or sinking machinery of subheading 8430.41 or 8430.49HS 843143
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports28 per cent, 30 source countriesChangeup 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 16,187 a tonne, 1,163 tonnesUSD 19min 2024 -
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Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, printedHS 540754
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports95 per cent, 3 source countriesChangedown 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 18min 2024 -
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Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414HS 841480
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports70 per cent, 25 source countriesChangefrom USD 501k in 2022Unit valueUSD 13,923 a tonne, 1,282 tonnesUSD 18min 2024 -
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Machinery: for liquefying air or gas, not used for domestic purposesHS 841960
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports100 per cent, 2 source countriesChangefrom USD 239k in 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 17min 2024 -
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Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports47 per cent, 26 source countriesChangeup 82 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,339 a tonne, 6,865 tonnesUSD 16min 2024 -
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Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour...HS 852872
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports92 per cent, 23 source countriesChangeup 104 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 15,282 a tonne, 1,005 tonnesUSD 15min 2024 -
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Motorcycles (including mopeds): parts and accessoriesHS 871410
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports99 per cent, 7 source countriesChangeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 15min 2024 -
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Vehicles: break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705HS 870590
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports88 per cent, 10 source countriesChangeup 245 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 16,744 a tonne, 843 tonnesUSD 14min 2024 -
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Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structureHS 842952
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports53 per cent, 10 source countriesChangefrom USD 1m in 2022Unit valueUSD 2,994 a tonne, 4,306 tonnesUSD 13min 2024 -
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Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports71 per cent, 31 source countriesChangeup 50 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,953 a tonne, 2,104 tonnesUSD 13min 2024 -
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Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports45 per cent, 44 source countriesChangeup 159 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,221 a tonne, 3,864 tonnesUSD 12min 2024 -
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Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports45 per cent, 27 source countriesChangeup 365 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,822 a tonne, 6,827 tonnesUSD 12min 2024 -
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Tractors: road tractors for semi-trailers, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 870121
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports68 per cent, 15 source countriesChangeup 292 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,156 a tonne, 3,887 tonnesUSD 12min 2024 -
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Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports33 per cent, 32 source countriesChangeup 494 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 10,770 a tonne, 1,122 tonnesUSD 12min 2024 -
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Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)HS 620443
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports97 per cent, 6 source countriesChangeup 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 12min 2024 -
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Jackets: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 610432
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports100 per cent, 3 source countriesChangedown 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 12min 2024 -
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Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports30 per cent, 37 source countriesChangeup 185 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 12,628 a tonne, 897 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Furniture: metal, other than for office useHS 940320
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports86 per cent, 28 source countriesChangeup 107 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,423 a tonne, 2,535 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Seats: with metal frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)HS 940171
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports95 per cent, 15 source countriesChangeup 97 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,387 a tonne, 1,308 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding...HS 871120
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports40 per cent, 9 source countriesChangeup 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,398 a tonne, 3,174 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870423
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports74 per cent, 18 source countriesChangeup 423 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,650 a tonne, 4,022 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Electrical static convertersHS 850440
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports61 per cent, 37 source countriesChangeup 155 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 10min 2024 -
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Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorriesHS 401120
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports94 per cent, 13 source countriesChangeup 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,151 a tonne, 4,641 tonnesUSD 10min 2024 -
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Iron or steel: nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (not those of heading no. 8305) and the like, with heads of other material or not, but excluding...HS 731700
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports99 per cent, 8 source countriesChangedown 45 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 10min 2024 -
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Insulated electric conductors: optical fibre cablesHS 854470
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports96 per cent, 16 source countriesChangeup 403 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 10min 2024 -
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Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat beltsHS 870829
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports94 per cent, 20 source countriesChangeup 95 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,489 a tonne, 1,463 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Machinery: for filtering or purifying waterHS 842121
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports72 per cent, 21 source countriesChangefrom USD 660k in 2022Unit valueUSD 9,255 a tonne, 973 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Jackets: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 610433
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports100 per cent, 2 source countriesChangeup 60 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 9min 2024 -
39
Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling...HS 721420
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports74 per cent, 6 source countriesChangeup 304 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 551 a tonne, 15,689 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Containers: (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transportHS 860900
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports85 per cent, 21 source countriesChangefrom USD 221k in 2022Unit valueUSD 3,312 a tonne, 2,451 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Communication apparatus: parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kindsHS 851779
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports91 per cent, 15 source countriesChangeup 126 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 8min 2024 -
42
Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of...HS 420212
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports98 per cent, 17 source countriesChangeup 60 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 8min 2024 -
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Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage exceeding 1000 voltsHS 854460
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports62 per cent, 15 source countriesChangefrom USD 277k in 2022Unit valueUSD 7,896 a tonne, 955 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Cells and batteries: primary, manganese dioxideHS 850610
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports97 per cent, 8 source countriesChangeup 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 7min 2024 -
45
Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 841510
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports94 per cent, 13 source countriesChangeup 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 7min 2024 -
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Fans: table, floor, wall, window, ceiling or roof fans, with a self-contained electric motor of an output not exceeding 125WHS 841451
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports96 per cent, 15 source countriesChangeup 73 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 7min 2024 -
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Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materialsHS 420222
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports97 per cent, 18 source countriesChangeup 86 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 7min 2024 -
48
Luminaires and light fittings: electric, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sourcesHS 940542
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports91 per cent, 15 source countriesChangeup 220 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 10,793 a tonne, 630 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
49
Boring and sinking machinery: not self-propelledHS 843049
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports41 per cent, 11 source countriesChangeup 103 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 7min 2024 -
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Tableware and kitchenware: of porcelain or chinaHS 691110
Share of the Republic of the Congo's imports98 per cent, 16 source countriesChangeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 6min 2024
Fastest growing
The lines that grew most since 2022.
Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.
- Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)HS 620462USD 23m in 2024, up 249 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 99 per cent of the line.
- T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crochetedHS 610990USD 24m in 2024, up 159 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). China supplies 95 per cent of the line.
- Furniture: metal, other than for office useHS 940320USD 11m in 2024, up 107 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 86 per cent of the line.
- Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour...HS 852872USD 15m in 2024, up 104 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 92 per cent of the line.
- Seats: with metal frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)HS 940171USD 11m in 2024, up 97 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 95 per cent of the line.
- Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890USD 16m in 2024, up 82 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). China supplies 47 per cent of the line.
- Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of...HS 420212USD 8m in 2024, up 60 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 98 per cent of the line.
- Jackets: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 610433USD 9m in 2024, up 60 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 100 per cent of the line.
- Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899USD 13m in 2024, up 50 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 71 per cent of the line.
- Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)HS 620443USD 12m in 2024, up 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 97 per cent of the line.
- Boring or sinking machinery: parts for boring or sinking machinery of subheading 8430.41 or 8430.49HS 843143USD 19m in 2024, up 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). China supplies 28 per cent of the line.
- Cells and batteries: primary, manganese dioxideHS 850610USD 7m in 2024, up 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 97 per cent of the line.
- Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding...HS 871120USD 11m in 2024, up 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 40 per cent of the line.
- Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorriesHS 401120USD 10m in 2024, up 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 94 per cent of the line.
- Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 640299USD 27m in 2024, up 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022). China supplies 97 per cent of the line.
- Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2HS 520852USD 20m in 2024, up 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022). China supplies 78 per cent of the line.
- Motorcycles (including mopeds): parts and accessoriesHS 871410USD 15m in 2024, up 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). China supplies 99 per cent of the line.
- Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 841510USD 7m in 2024, up 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 94 per cent of the line.
- Tableware and kitchenware: of porcelain or chinaHS 691110USD 6m in 2024, up 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 98 per cent of the line.
Where China dominates
Lines where China supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where China ships at least 60 per cent of what the Republic of the Congo imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.
- Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 85176267 per cent of the Republic of the Congo's imports of the line, USD 29m; 37 source countries in all.
- Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steelHS 73110096 per cent of the Republic of the Congo's imports of the line, USD 27m; 14 source countries in all.
- Ceramic flooring blocks, supports or filler tiles and the like (excluding building bricks)HS 690490100 per cent of the Republic of the Congo's imports of the line, USD 27m; 4 source countries in all.
- Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 64029997 per cent of the Republic of the Congo's imports of the line, USD 27m; 12 source countries in all.
- Electric generating sets: with spark-ignition internal combustion piston enginesHS 850220100 per cent of the Republic of the Congo's imports of the line, USD 25m; 4 source countries in all.
- Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gasHS 73042993 per cent of the Republic of the Congo's imports of the line, USD 24m; 11 source countries in all.
- T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crochetedHS 61099095 per cent of the Republic of the Congo's imports of the line, USD 24m; 17 source countries in all.
- Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)HS 62046299 per cent of the Republic of the Congo's imports of the line, USD 23m; 10 source countries in all.
- Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2HS 52085278 per cent of the Republic of the Congo's imports of the line, USD 20m; 6 source countries in all.
- Base stationsHS 85176196 per cent of the Republic of the Congo's imports of the line, USD 19m; 7 source countries in all.
- Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, printedHS 54075495 per cent of the Republic of the Congo's imports of the line, USD 18m; 3 source countries in all.
- Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414HS 84148070 per cent of the Republic of the Congo's imports of the line, USD 18m; 25 source countries in all.
- Machinery: for liquefying air or gas, not used for domestic purposesHS 841960100 per cent of the Republic of the Congo's imports of the line, USD 17m; 2 source countries in all.
- Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour...HS 85287292 per cent of the Republic of the Congo's imports of the line, USD 15m; 23 source countries in all.
- Motorcycles (including mopeds): parts and accessoriesHS 87141099 per cent of the Republic of the Congo's imports of the line, USD 15m; 7 source countries in all.
- Vehicles: break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705HS 87059088 per cent of the Republic of the Congo's imports of the line, USD 14m; 10 source countries in all.
- Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 87089971 per cent of the Republic of the Congo's imports of the line, USD 13m; 31 source countries in all.
- Tractors: road tractors for semi-trailers, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 87012168 per cent of the Republic of the Congo's imports of the line, USD 12m; 15 source countries in all.
- Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)HS 62044397 per cent of the Republic of the Congo's imports of the line, USD 12m; 6 source countries in all.
- Jackets: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 610432100 per cent of the Republic of the Congo's imports of the line, USD 12m; 3 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value
Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.
Lines worth USD 5m or more where China's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to the Republic of the Congo at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.
- Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449China: USD 12m at USD 10,770 a tonne. Morocco: USD 17m (47 per cent of the line) at USD 7,018 a tonne, 35 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 13,119 a tonne.
The other side of the lane
What the Republic of the Congo buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.
What this record says
What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.
Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.
Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to the Republic of the Congo with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.
Share is China's part of everything the Republic of the Congo imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.
Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.
What it does not say
A record of trade, not a shopping list.
What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.
A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.
Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.
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