Blanket imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported blanket worth $2.4 million (768 tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.9 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 | $2.4M | 768 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 787 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 840 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 806 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 810 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 728 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 445 t |
| 2017 | $477K | 149 t |
Where the DR Congo imports blanket from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+544% on the year before).
Product types under HS 6301
| 6301.40 | Synthetic fibre blankets | 70% |
| 6301.30 | Cotton blankets | 14% |
| 6301.90 | Blankets (other fibres) | 14% |
| 6301.20 | Wool blankets | 2.4% |
| 6301.10 | Electric blankets | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.15 per kg, 42% below the world average of $5.46, 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 blanket imports (HS 6301): 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 6301: Blankets and travelling rugs.
Common questions
What is the value of blanket imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported blanket worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 768 tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply blanket to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Kenya (27%) and South Africa (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 727% on the year.
What is the average import price of blanket per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.15 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $5.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of blanket to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $477 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 407%. The peak was 2022 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for blanket?
The HS code for blanket is heading 6301. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6301.40 (70% of the value) and 6301.30 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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