Insulating glass units imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $4.4 million of insulating glass units in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 147% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 79% 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 | $4.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 694 t |
| 2022 | $275K | 151 t |
| 2021 | $388K | 241 t |
| 2020 | $329K | 178 t |
| 2019 | $363K | 222 t |
| 2018 | $99K | 66 t |
| 2017 | $75K | 40 t |
Where the DR Congo imports insulating glass units from
Most of the value came from India (46%), Tunisia (26%), Turkey (22%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+534% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.0M | 46% |
| Tunisia | $1.2M | 26% |
| Turkey | $960K | 22% |
| China | $266K | 6% |
| Belgium | $16K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.94 per kg, 22% below the world average of $2.48, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo insulating glass units imports (HS 7008): 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 7008: Glass; multiple-walled insulating units of glass.
Common questions
What is the value of insulating glass units imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported insulating glass units worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 147% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulating glass units to the DR Congo?
India was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Tunisia (26%) and Turkey (22%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 534% on the year.
What is the average import price of insulating glass units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.94 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $2.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of insulating glass units to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $75 thousand in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $969 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for insulating glass units?
The HS code for insulating glass units is heading 7008. In the DR Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7008.00. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7008 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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