Men's knit clothing imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of men's knit clothing by the DR Congo reached $5.5 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 83% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $32.3 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 | $5.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $32.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 1.1K t |
Where the DR Congo imports men's knit clothing from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 68% |
| South Africa | $914K | 17% |
| Turkey | $270K | 5% |
| Tanzania | $226K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $194K | 3.6% |
| Uganda | $39K | 0.7% |
| India | $35K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $29K | 0.5% |
| France | $15K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $12K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6103
| 6103.43 | Men's synthetic knit trousers | 23% |
| 6103.42 | Men's cotton knit trousers | 19% |
| 6103.22 | Men's cotton knit ensemble | 12% |
| 6103.32 | Men's cotton knit jacket | 11% |
| 6103.23 | Men's synthetic knit ensemble | 7.8% |
| 6103.39 | Men's knit jacket (other fibres) | 7.4% |
| 6103.41 | Men's wool knit trousers | 5.6% |
| 6103.31 | Men's wool knit jacket | 4.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6103.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.21 per kg, 74% below the world average of $20.01, 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 knit clothing imports (HS 6103): 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 6103: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (not swimwear); men's or boys', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's knit clothing imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported men's knit clothing worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's knit clothing to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by South Africa (17%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 257% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's knit clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.21 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $20.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of men's knit clothing to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2023 at $32.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's knit clothing?
The HS code for men's knit clothing is heading 6103. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6103.43 (23% of the value) and 6103.42 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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