Knit sweater imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knit sweater by the DR Congo reached $5.4 million in 2024 (452 tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 96% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.8 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 | 452 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 798 t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $150K | 15 t |
| 2017 | $48K | 3 t |
Where the DR Congo imports knit sweater from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 90% |
| Turkey | $232K | 4.3% |
| South Africa | $103K | 1.9% |
| France | $48K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $40K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $38K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $25K | 0.5% |
| India | $16K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6110
| 6110.20 | Cotton knit sweater | 66% |
| 6110.30 | Synthetic knit sweater | 31% |
| 6110.11 | Wool knit sweater | 1.8% |
| 6110.90 | Knit sweater (other fibres) | 0.8% |
| 6110.19 | Fine animal hair knit sweater | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6110.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.96 per kg, 54% below the world average of $26.06, 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 knit sweater imports (HS 6110): 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 6110: Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles; knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knit sweater imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported knit sweater worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 452 tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit sweater to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Turkey (4%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 836% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit sweater per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.96 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $26.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of knit sweater to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48 thousand in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit sweater?
The HS code for knit sweater is heading 6110. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6110.20 (66% of the value) and 6110.30 (31%).
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