Exercise books imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported exercise books worth $17.1 million (16.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 214 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $17.1M | 16.9K t |
| 2023 | $17.0M | 15.3K t |
| 2022 | $16.2M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 8.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 3.7K t |
Where the DR Congo imports exercise books from
Most of the value came from China (42%), India (39%), Uganda (8%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.2M | 42% |
| India | $6.7M | 39% |
| Uganda | $1.4M | 8.2% |
| Indonesia | $832K | 4.9% |
| Kenya | $707K | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $149K | 0.9% |
| France | $40K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $40K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $25K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, 46% below the world average of $1.87, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo exercise books imports (HS 4820.20): 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 4820.20: Paper and paperboard: exercise books.
Common questions
What is the value of exercise books imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported exercise books worth $17.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 214 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply exercise books to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by India (39%) and Uganda (8%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average import price of exercise books per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $1.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of exercise books to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $17.1 million in 2024, an increase of 340%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for exercise books?
The HS code for exercise books is subheading 4820.20. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4820 page.
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