Aluminium foil imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $2.7 million of aluminium foil in 2024 (512 tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.7 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 | $2.7M | 512 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 835 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 633 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 488 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 535 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 430 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 613 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 491 t |
Where the DR Congo imports aluminium foil from
The largest suppliers were India (23%), China (23%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $618K | 23% |
| China | $617K | 23% |
| Germany | $420K | 15% |
| Uganda | $280K | 10% |
| Belgium | $278K | 10% |
| Turkey | $175K | 6.4% |
| Kenya | $145K | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $86K | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $57K | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $40K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 7607
| 7607.20 | Backed aluminium foil | 48% |
| 7607.19 | Aluminium foil unrolled | 30% |
| 7607.11 | Aluminium foil rolled | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.35 per kg, close to the world average of $4.82.
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 foil imports (HS 7607): 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 7607: Aluminium foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium foil imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported aluminium foil worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 512 tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium foil to the DR Congo?
India was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($618 thousand), followed by China (23%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.35 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $4.82 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 foil to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2023 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium foil?
The HS code for aluminium foil is heading 7607. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7607.20 (48% of the value) and 7607.19 (30%).
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