Glassware imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glassware by the DR Congo reached $6.0 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.1 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 | $6.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 873 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 1.1K t |
Where the DR Congo imports glassware from
China alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 81% |
| Belgium | $321K | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $235K | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $145K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $132K | 2.2% |
| India | $76K | 1.3% |
| Angola | $51K | 0.9% |
| France | $38K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $32K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $28K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7013
| 7013.37 | Drinking glasses (non-crystal) | 56% |
| 7013.49 | Table and kitchen glassware | 27% |
| 7013.99 | Glassware (other types) | 6% |
| 7013.28 | Stemware drinking glasses | 5.1% |
| 7013.10 | Glass-ceramic tableware | 2.6% |
| 7013.42 | Heat-resistant tableware | 1.7% |
| 7013.22 | Lead crystal stemware | 1.1% |
| 7013.33 | Lead crystal drinking glasses | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7013.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.08 per kg, close to the world average of $2.84.
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 glassware imports (HS 7013): 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 7013: Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than of heading no. 7010 or 7018).
Common questions
What is the value of glassware imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported glassware worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply glassware to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Belgium (5%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 370% on the year.
What is the average import price of glassware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.08 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $2.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of glassware to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 182%. The peak was 2022 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for glassware?
The HS code for glassware is heading 7013. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7013.37 (56% of the value) and 7013.49 (27%).
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