Cotton knit sweater imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $3.6 million of cotton knit sweater in 2024 (79 tonnes). Value rose 198% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 144% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $7.2 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 | $3.6M | 79 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 127 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 258 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 886 t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $47K | 3 t |
| 2017 | $7K | 0 t |
Where the DR Congo imports cotton knit sweater from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+273% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $45.21 per kg, 82% above the world average of $24.81. 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 knit sweater imports (HS 6110.20): 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 6110.20: Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton knit sweater imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported cotton knit sweater worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 79 tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 198% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton knit sweater to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Turkey (4%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 761% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton knit sweater per kg?
The average declared import value was about $45.21 per kg in 2024, 82% above the world average of $24.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton knit sweater to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton knit sweater?
The HS code for cotton knit sweater is subheading 6110.20. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6110 page.
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