Ceramic floor and wall tiles imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $32.9 million of ceramic floor and wall tiles in 2024 (69.0 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $45.7 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 | $32.9M | 69.0K t |
| 2023 | $45.7M | 71.0K t |
| 2022 | $28.1M | 64.8K t |
| 2021 | $18.7M | 42.6K t |
| 2020 | $16.2M | 46.6K t |
| 2019 | $23.8M | 59.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 40.3K t |
| 2017 | $15.0M | 35.9K t |
Where the DR Congo imports ceramic floor and wall tiles from
The largest suppliers were Zambia (22%), China (18%), Angola (15%). Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
Product types under HS 6907
| 6907.21 | Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) | 40% |
| 6907.40 | Ceramic trim and finishing pieces | 31% |
| 6907.22 | Ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) | 15% |
| 6907.23 | Ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) | 14% |
| 6907.30 | Ceramic mosaic tiles and cubes | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.48 per kg, close to the world average of $0.51.
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 ceramic floor and wall tiles imports (HS 6907): 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 6907: Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing; finishing ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported ceramic floor and wall tiles worth $32.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 69.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles to the DR Congo?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by China (18%) and Angola (15%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $0.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.0 million in 2017 to $32.9 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. The peak was 2023 at $45.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles is heading 6907. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6907.21 (40% of the value) and 6907.40 (31%).
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