Cotton men's ensembles imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton men's ensembles by the DR Congo reached $2.9 million in 2024 (383 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.0 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 | $2.9M | 383 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 530 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 262 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 145 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 185 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 421 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 50 t |
| 2017 | $279K | 34 t |
Where the DR Congo imports cotton men's ensembles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 65% |
| Pakistan | $907K | 31% |
| Belgium | $65K | 2.2% |
| India | $26K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $5K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.71 per kg, 32% below the world average of $11.40, 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 cotton men's ensembles imports (HS 6203.22): 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 6203.22: Ensembles: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton men's ensembles imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported cotton men's ensembles worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 383 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton men's ensembles to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Pakistan (31%) and Belgium (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 361% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton men's ensembles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.71 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $11.40 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cotton men's ensembles to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $279 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 958%. The peak was 2022 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton men's ensembles?
The HS code for cotton men's ensembles is subheading 6203.22. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6203 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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