Furniture parts imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of furniture parts by the DR Congo reached $17.0 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $17.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $20.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 774 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 323 t |
Where the DR Congo imports furniture parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.6M | 92% |
| South Africa | $715K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $251K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $153K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $107K | 0.6% |
| Greece | $48K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $38K | 0.2% |
| Tunisia | $38K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $24K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.72 per kg, 71% above the world average of $3.34. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo furniture parts imports (HS 9403.90): 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 9403.90: Furniture: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of furniture parts imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported furniture parts worth $17.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply furniture parts to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($15.6 million), followed by South Africa (4%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of furniture parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.72 per kg in 2024, 71% above the world average of $3.34 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of furniture parts to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $17.0 million in 2024, an increase of 895%. The peak was 2023 at $20.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for furniture parts?
The HS code for furniture parts is subheading 9403.90. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9403 page.
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