Made-up textile articles imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $5.2 million of made-up textile articles in 2024 (616 tonnes). That is 50% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $16.1 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 | $5.2M | 616 t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 758 t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $13.7M | 813 t |
| 2020 | $16.1M | 509 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 339 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 434 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 199 t |
Where the DR Congo imports made-up textile articles from
Most of the value came from South Africa (42%), China (42%), Belgium (5%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+583% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.2M | 42% |
| China | $2.2M | 42% |
| Belgium | $267K | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $141K | 2.7% |
| Kenya | $113K | 2.2% |
| India | $92K | 1.8% |
| United States | $54K | 1% |
| France | $49K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $48K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $19K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 6307
| 6307.90 | Textiles: made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307 | 82% |
| 6307.10 | Cleaning cloths | 11% |
| 6307.20 | Life-jackets | 7.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.46 per kg, close to the world average of $8.99.
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 made-up textile articles imports (HS 6307): 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 6307: Textiles; made up articles n.e.c. in chapter 63, including dress patterns.
Common questions
What is the value of made-up textile articles imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported made-up textile articles worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 616 tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply made-up textile articles to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (42%) and Belgium (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 583% on the year.
What is the average import price of made-up textile articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.46 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $8.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of made-up textile articles to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 156%. The peak was 2020 at $16.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for made-up textile articles?
The HS code for made-up textile articles is heading 6307. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6307.90 (82% of the value) and 6307.10 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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