Hair accessories imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hair accessories by the DR Congo reached $2.7 million in 2024 (610 tonnes). Value rose 60% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $2.7M | 611 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 399 t |
| 2022 | $923K | 242 t |
| 2021 | $618K | 155 t |
| 2020 | $544K | 146 t |
| 2019 | $716K | 188 t |
| 2018 | $656K | 146 t |
| 2017 | $593K | 139 t |
Where the DR Congo imports hair accessories from
China alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 85% |
| Kenya | $375K | 14% |
| South Korea | $6K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.2% |
| France | $6K | 0.2% |
| Angola | $2K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9615
| 9615.11 | Plastic hair comb | 72% |
| 9615.19 | Wooden hair comb | 25% |
| 9615.90 | Hair curler | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9615.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.36 per kg, 53% below the world average of $9.31, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo hair accessories imports (HS 9615): 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 9615: Combs, hair-slides and similar; hairpins, curling pins, curling grips and hair curlers and the like, other than those of heading no. 8516 and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of hair accessories imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported hair accessories worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 610 tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply hair accessories to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Kenya (14%) and South Korea (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 258% on the year.
What is the average import price of hair accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.36 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $9.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hair accessories to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $593 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 348%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for hair accessories?
The HS code for hair accessories is heading 9615. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 9615.11 (71% of the value) and 9615.19 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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