Glass bottles and jars imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glass bottles and jars by the DR Congo reached $21.4 million in 2024 (26.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $29.1 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 | $21.4M | 26.5K t |
| 2023 | $29.1M | 33.1K t |
| 2022 | $19.0M | 21.1K t |
| 2021 | $14.2M | 16.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 9.9K t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 14.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 9.6K t |
Where the DR Congo imports glass bottles and jars from
Tanzania alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest (+315% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $11.9M | 55% |
| Angola | $5.5M | 26% |
| Austria | $2.0M | 9.5% |
| China | $777K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $694K | 3.2% |
| India | $488K | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $49K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $24K | 0.1% |
| Senegal | $15K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $14K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7010
| 7010.90 | Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods | 100% |
| 7010.20 | Glass stoppers and closures | 0% |
| 7010.10 | Glass ampoules | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7010.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
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 glass bottles and jars imports (HS 7010): 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 7010: Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, containers of glass of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; preserving jars of glass; stoppers, lids and other closures of glass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass bottles and jars imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported glass bottles and jars worth $21.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass bottles and jars to the DR Congo?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by Angola (26%) and Austria (9%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 315% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass bottles and jars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of glass bottles and jars to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $21.4 million in 2024, an increase of 269%. The peak was 2023 at $29.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass bottles and jars?
The HS code for glass bottles and jars is heading 7010. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7010.90 (100% of the value) and 7010.20 (0%).
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