Aluminium cookware imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported aluminium cookware worth $13.4 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 58% 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 | $13.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 652 t |
| 2017 | $547K | 126 t |
Where the DR Congo imports aluminium cookware from
Most of the value came from Kenya (42%), Uganda (34%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $5.7M | 42% |
| Uganda | $4.5M | 34% |
| China | $2.3M | 17% |
| India | $469K | 3.5% |
| Angola | $132K | 1% |
| France | $85K | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $49K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $45K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $43K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $27K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7615
| 7615.10 | Aluminium: table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof: pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like | 99% |
| 7615.20 | Aluminium sanitary fixtures | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7615.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.16 per kg, 38% below the world average of $6.70, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo aluminium cookware imports (HS 7615): 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 7615: Aluminium; table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, sanitary ware and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium cookware imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported aluminium cookware worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium cookware to the DR Congo?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Uganda (34%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 287% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium cookware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.16 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $6.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminium cookware to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $547 thousand in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium cookware?
The HS code for aluminium cookware is heading 7615. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7615.10 (99% of the value) and 7615.20 (1%).
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