Metal furniture imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal furniture by the DR Congo reached $22.6 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). That is 36% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $22.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $16.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $22.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 1.5K t |
Where the DR Congo imports metal furniture from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.8M | 88% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $827K | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $181K | 0.8% |
| India | $163K | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $137K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $92K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $85K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $49K | 0.2% |
| Tunisia | $40K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.03 per kg, close to the world average of $4.09.
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 metal furniture imports (HS 9403.20): 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 9403.20: Furniture: metal, other than for office use.
Common questions
What is the value of metal furniture imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported metal furniture worth $22.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal furniture to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($19.8 million), followed by South Africa (5%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.03 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal furniture to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $22.6 million in 2024, an increase of 262%. The peak was 2022 at $22.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal furniture?
The HS code for metal furniture is subheading 9403.20. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9403 page.
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