Bed linen imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported bed linen worth $6.0 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $6.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 629 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 411 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 323 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 239 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 127 t |
Where the DR Congo imports bed linen from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 87% |
| South Africa | $188K | 3.1% |
| Tanzania | $146K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $128K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $82K | 1.4% |
| India | $78K | 1.3% |
| Pakistan | $57K | 0.9% |
| France | $23K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $21K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $14K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6302
| 6302.32 | Polyester bed linen | 48% |
| 6302.22 | Printed polyester bed linen | 11% |
| 6302.31 | Cotton bed linen | 9.6% |
| 6302.21 | Printed cotton bed linen | 8.2% |
| 6302.93 | Synthetic kitchen and toilet linen | 7.5% |
| 6302.60 | Cotton terry towels | 5.5% |
| 6302.53 | Polyester table linen | 4.3% |
| 6302.10 | Knitted bed linen | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.64 per kg, 40% below the world average of $7.70, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo bed linen imports (HS 6302): 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 6302: Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen.
Common questions
What is the value of bed linen imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported bed linen worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply bed linen to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by South Africa (3%) and Tanzania (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 899% on the year.
What is the average import price of bed linen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.64 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $7.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bed linen to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 447%. The peak was 2023 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for bed linen?
The HS code for bed linen is heading 6302. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6302.32 (48% of the value) and 6302.22 (11%).
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