Brooms and brushes imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported brooms and brushes worth $8.8 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.9 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 | $8.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 710 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 574 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 229 t |
Where the DR Congo imports brooms and brushes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 88% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.7M | 88% |
| Zambia | $240K | 2.7% |
| France | $195K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $162K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $149K | 1.7% |
| Kenya | $69K | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $59K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $56K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $42K | 0.5% |
| India | $23K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9603
| 9603.90 | Mop | 53% |
| 9603.21 | Toothbrush | 26% |
| 9603.40 | Paint brush | 14% |
| 9603.29 | Hair brush | 4.2% |
| 9603.50 | Industrial brush | 2.4% |
| 9603.10 | Broom | 0.8% |
| 9603.30 | Makeup brush | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9603.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.75 per kg, 47% below the world average of $9.01, 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 brooms and brushes imports (HS 9603): 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 9603: Brooms, brushes (including parts of machines), hand operated floor sweepers, mops and feather dusters; knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees.
Common questions
What is the value of brooms and brushes imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported brooms and brushes worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply brooms and brushes to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Zambia (3%) and France (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 239% on the year.
What is the average import price of brooms and brushes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.75 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $9.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of brooms and brushes to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 261%. The peak was 2022 at $11.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for brooms and brushes?
The HS code for brooms and brushes is heading 9603. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 9603.90 (53% of the value) and 9603.21 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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