Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) worth $4.2 million (880 tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $4.2M | 880 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 591 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 432 t |
| 2021 | $890K | 168 t |
| 2020 | $700K | 138 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 560 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 722 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 495 t |
Where the DR Congo imports cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) from
China alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 85% |
| South Africa | $212K | 5% |
| France | $194K | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $85K | 2% |
| Turkey | $75K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $25K | 0.6% |
| Namibia | $10K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $7K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.82 per kg, 67% below the world average of $14.72, 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 cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imports (HS 4202.92): 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 4202.92: Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 880 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by South Africa (5%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 286% on the year.
What is the average import price of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.82 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $14.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2023 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cases and containers (plastic or textile, other)?
The HS code for cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) is subheading 4202.92. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the DR Congo. Tell us your product to see it live.
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