Garden umbrellas imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $2.4 million of garden umbrellas in 2024 (571 tonnes). Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $2.4M | 571 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 436 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 370 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 364 t |
| 2020 | $585K | 184 t |
| 2019 | $664K | 266 t |
| 2018 | $428K | 183 t |
| 2017 | $622K | 220 t |
Where the DR Congo imports garden umbrellas from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.16 per kg, close to the world average of $4.68.
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 garden umbrellas imports (HS 6601.10): 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 6601.10: Umbrellas and sun umbrellas: garden or similar umbrellas.
Common questions
What is the value of garden umbrellas imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported garden umbrellas worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 571 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply garden umbrellas to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (12%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of garden umbrellas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.16 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $4.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of garden umbrellas to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $622 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 282%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for garden umbrellas?
The HS code for garden umbrellas is subheading 6601.10. It sits in HS chapter 66 (umbrellas, sun umbrellas, walking-sticks, seat sticks, whips, riding crops; and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6601 page.
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