Ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) by the DR Congo reached $4.6 million in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $4.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 12.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 15.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 9.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 7.5K t |
Where the DR Congo imports ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) from
Angola alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest (+259% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $3.3M | 72% |
| India | $482K | 10% |
| Spain | $334K | 7.2% |
| China | $133K | 2.9% |
| Uganda | $131K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $99K | 2.2% |
| Tanzania | $97K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $27K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, 26% above the world average of $0.47. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 (porous) imports (HS 6907.23): 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 6907.23: Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight over 10%.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) to the DR Congo?
Angola was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by India (10%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 457% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $0.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous)?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) is subheading 6907.23. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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