Acrylic resin imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported acrylic resin worth $40.0 million (18.0 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $63.2 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 | $40.0M | 18.0K t |
| 2023 | $34.2M | 27.5K t |
| 2022 | $63.2M | 31.0K t |
| 2021 | $36.7M | 13.2K t |
| 2020 | $27.5M | 11.6K t |
| 2019 | $19.8M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $24.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.3M | 5.0K t |
Where the DR Congo imports acrylic resin from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (38%), China (32%), Zambia (23%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $15.2M | 38% |
| China | $12.8M | 32% |
| Zambia | $9.1M | 23% |
| Namibia | $1.6M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $535K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $377K | 0.9% |
| India | $208K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $87K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $58K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $23K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3906
| 3906.90 | Acrylic polymers: (other than polymethyl methacrylate), in primary forms | 100% |
| 3906.10 | Polymethyl methacrylate | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3906.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.22 per kg, close to the world average of $2.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo acrylic resin imports (HS 3906): 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 3906: Acrylic polymers in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic resin imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported acrylic resin worth $40.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic resin to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($15.2 million), followed by China (32%) and Zambia (23%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.22 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of acrylic resin to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.3 million in 2017 to $40.0 million in 2024, an increase of 201%. The peak was 2022 at $63.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic resin?
The HS code for acrylic resin is heading 3906. In the DR Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3906.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3906 page.
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