Drinking glasses (non-crystal) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of drinking glasses (non-crystal) by the DR Congo reached $3.4 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.8 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 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 500 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 909 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 912 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 694 t |
Where the DR Congo imports drinking glasses (non-crystal) from
China alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 88% |
| Germany | $103K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $102K | 3% |
| Belgium | $89K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $30K | 0.9% |
| Pakistan | $20K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.5% |
| Angola | $18K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $11K | 0.3% |
| France | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.98 per kg, 30% above the world average of $2.29. 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 drinking glasses (non-crystal) imports (HS 7013.37): 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 7013.37: Glassware: drinking glasses (not stemware), other than of lead crystal or glass-ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of drinking glasses (non-crystal) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported drinking glasses (non-crystal) worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply drinking glasses (non-crystal) to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Germany (3%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 610% on the year.
What is the average import price of drinking glasses (non-crystal) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.98 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $2.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of drinking glasses (non-crystal) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 152%. The peak was 2022 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for drinking glasses (non-crystal)?
The HS code for drinking glasses (non-crystal) is subheading 7013.37. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7013 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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