Handbag (plastic or textile) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $5.4 million of handbag (plastic or textile) in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 37% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.9 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 | $5.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 930 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 431 t |
Where the DR Congo imports handbag (plastic or textile) from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.3M | 98% |
| Turkey | $46K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $20K | 0.4% |
| India | $19K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.2% |
| Hungary | $7K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.85 per kg, 87% below the world average of $22.69, 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 handbag (plastic or textile) imports (HS 4202.22): 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 4202.22: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of handbag (plastic or textile) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported handbag (plastic or textile) worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply handbag (plastic or textile) to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Turkey (1%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of handbag (plastic or textile) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.85 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $22.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of handbag (plastic or textile) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 249%. The peak was 2022 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for handbag (plastic or textile)?
The HS code for handbag (plastic or textile) is subheading 4202.22. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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