Medical dressing imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medical dressing by the DR Congo reached $3.6 million in 2024 (898 tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $3.6M | 898 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 638 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 579 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 426 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 531 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 412 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 450 t |
Where the DR Congo imports medical dressing from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 74% |
| India | $465K | 13% |
| Kenya | $200K | 5.6% |
| Belgium | $169K | 4.7% |
| Pakistan | $91K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $6K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $3K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3005
| 3005.90 | Medicated gauze and bandages | 66% |
| 3005.10 | Adhesive wound dressings | 34% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.01 per kg, 76% below the world average of $16.84, 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 medical dressing imports (HS 3005): 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 3005: Wadding, gauze, bandages (dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or in forms or packings for retail sale, for medical, surgical or veterinary use.
Common questions
What is the value of medical dressing imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported medical dressing worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 898 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical dressing to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by India (13%) and Kenya (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical dressing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.01 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $16.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medical dressing to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2023 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical dressing?
The HS code for medical dressing is heading 3005. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3005.90 (66% of the value) and 3005.10 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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