High-density polyethylene imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported high-density polyethylene worth $20.5 million (19.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $20.5M | 19.2K t |
| 2023 | $21.7M | 19.9K t |
| 2022 | $20.2M | 14.7K t |
| 2021 | $18.2M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 8.5K t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 6.8K t |
Where the DR Congo imports high-density polyethylene from
Most of the value came from South Korea (24%), South Africa (20%), United States (19%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $4.9M | 24% |
| South Africa | $4.1M | 20% |
| United States | $3.9M | 19% |
| Uganda | $2.7M | 13% |
| China | $1.6M | 7.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 6.5% |
| Kenya | $793K | 3.9% |
| Angola | $389K | 1.9% |
| Zambia | $328K | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $324K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, close to the world average of $1.13.
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 high-density polyethylene imports (HS 3901.20): 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 3901.20: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of high-density polyethylene imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported high-density polyethylene worth $20.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-density polyethylene to the DR Congo?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and the United States (19%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-density polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $1.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-density polyethylene to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $20.5 million in 2024, an increase of 148%. The peak was 2023 at $21.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-density polyethylene?
The HS code for high-density polyethylene is subheading 3901.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
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