Mineral wool insulation imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported mineral wool insulation worth $4.4 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $4.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 617 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 909 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $873K | 759 t |
| 2017 | $554K | 381 t |
Where the DR Congo imports mineral wool insulation from
China alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 88% |
| South Africa | $224K | 5.1% |
| France | $149K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $62K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $42K | 1% |
| India | $30K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $18K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $18K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $12K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6806
| 6806.10 | Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rolls | 91% |
| 6806.90 | Heat-insulating minerals | 8.7% |
| 6806.20 | Expanded mineral materials | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.87 per kg, 160% above the world average of $1.49. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 mineral wool insulation imports (HS 6806): 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 6806: Slag, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag, mixtures and articles of heat, sound insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral wool insulation imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported mineral wool insulation worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral wool insulation to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by South Africa (5%) and France (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 360% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral wool insulation per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.87 per kg in 2024, 160% above the world average of $1.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral wool insulation to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $554 thousand in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 700%. The peak was 2023 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral wool insulation?
The HS code for mineral wool insulation is heading 6806. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6806.10 (91% of the value) and 6806.90 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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