Flatware imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported flatware worth $4.1 million (953 tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $4.1M | 953 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 684 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 703 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 355 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 353 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 401 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 244 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 200 t |
Where the DR Congo imports flatware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 95% |
| India | $48K | 1.2% |
| Brazil | $47K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $25K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $24K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $16K | 0.4% |
| United States | $12K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.2% |
| France | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8215
| 8215.99 | Flatware pieces | 92% |
| 8215.20 | Stainless flatware sets | 8.3% |
| 8215.10 | Silver-plated flatware | 0% |
| 8215.91 | Silver-plated utensils | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8215.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.34 per kg, 45% below the world average of $7.95, 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 flatware imports (HS 8215): 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 8215: Cutlery; spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware.
Common questions
What is the value of flatware imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported flatware worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 953 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply flatware to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by India (1%) and Brazil (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average import price of flatware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.34 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $7.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of flatware to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 307%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for flatware?
The HS code for flatware is heading 8215. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8215.99 (92% of the value) and 8215.20 (8%).
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