Cotton furnishing textiles imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported cotton furnishing textiles worth $3.0 million (208 tonnes). Value fell 71% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 84% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.0 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 | $3.0M | 208 t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 663 t |
| 2022 | $20.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $89K | 14 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 126 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 91 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 440 t |
| 2017 | $42K | 4 t |
Where the DR Congo imports cotton furnishing textiles from
India alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.9M | 97% |
| South Africa | $68K | 2.2% |
| China | $11K | 0.4% |
| Uganda | $8K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.50 per kg, 23% above the world average of $11.76. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo cotton furnishing textiles imports (HS 6304.92): 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 6304.92: Furnishing articles: of cotton, not knitted or crocheted (excluding bedspreads and articles of heading no. 9404).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton furnishing textiles imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported cotton furnishing textiles worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 208 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton furnishing textiles to the DR Congo?
India was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by South Africa (2%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton furnishing textiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.50 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $11.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton furnishing textiles to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $20.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton furnishing textiles?
The HS code for cotton furnishing textiles is subheading 6304.92. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6304 page.
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