Men's clothing imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $14.4 million of men's clothing in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 54% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $31.6 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 | $14.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $31.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $18.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $12.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 919 t |
Where the DR Congo imports men's clothing from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+310% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.6M | 66% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 8.7% |
| Pakistan | $908K | 6.3% |
| Belgium | $692K | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $665K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $499K | 3.5% |
| France | $299K | 2.1% |
| India | $140K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $121K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $70K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 6203
| 6203.22 | Cotton men's ensembles | 20% |
| 6203.23 | Synthetic men's ensembles | 19% |
| 6203.42 | Cotton men's trousers | 17% |
| 6203.43 | Synthetic men's trousers | 16% |
| 6203.39 | Men's jackets (other materials) | 5.4% |
| 6203.12 | Synthetic men's suits | 4.5% |
| 6203.32 | Cotton men's jackets | 4.3% |
| 6203.49 | Men's trousers (other materials) | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6203.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.64 per kg, 71% below the world average of $26.60, 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 men's clothing imports (HS 6203): 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 6203: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of men's clothing imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported men's clothing worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's clothing to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by South Africa (9%) and Pakistan (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 310% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.64 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $26.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of men's clothing to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024, an increase of 121%. The peak was 2023 at $31.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's clothing?
The HS code for men's clothing is heading 6203. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6203.22 (20% of the value) and 6203.23 (19%).
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