Furniture fittings imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported furniture fittings worth $15.0 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.1 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 | $15.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $18.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $21.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 816 t |
Where the DR Congo imports furniture fittings from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.3M | 68% |
| Tanzania | $2.7M | 18% |
| South Africa | $979K | 6.5% |
| India | $206K | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $199K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $137K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $132K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $117K | 0.8% |
| United States | $84K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $55K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8302
| 8302.41 | Building hardware | 59% |
| 8302.10 | Furniture hinges | 15% |
| 8302.42 | Furniture hardware | 8.6% |
| 8302.49 | Metal fittings | 6.9% |
| 8302.30 | Vehicle hardware | 3.8% |
| 8302.20 | Caster wheels | 3.6% |
| 8302.50 | Wall brackets | 2.7% |
| 8302.60 | Door closers | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.78 per kg, 57% below the world average of $6.47, 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 furniture fittings imports (HS 8302): 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 8302: Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, trunks, chests etc, castors with mountings of base metal, automatic door closers of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of furniture fittings imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported furniture fittings worth $15.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply furniture fittings to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by Tanzania (18%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 317% on the year.
What is the average import price of furniture fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.78 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $6.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of furniture fittings to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $15.0 million in 2024, an increase of 308%. The peak was 2022 at $21.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for furniture fittings?
The HS code for furniture fittings is heading 8302. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8302.41 (59% of the value) and 8302.10 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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