Nonwoven fabric imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $5.6 million of nonwoven fabric in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.5 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 | $5.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $860K | 273 t |
Where the DR Congo imports nonwoven fabric from
China alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+487% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 67% |
| Tanzania | $1.1M | 19% |
| South Africa | $528K | 9.4% |
| France | $112K | 2% |
| India | $54K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $46K | 0.8% |
| Uganda | $18K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $14K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5603
| 5603.14 | Very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric | 43% |
| 5603.94 | Very heavy nonwoven natural fabric | 36% |
| 5603.11 | Light nonwoven synthetic fabric | 7.6% |
| 5603.92 | Medium nonwoven natural fabric | 4.4% |
| 5603.91 | Light nonwoven natural fabric | 4.1% |
| 5603.12 | Medium nonwoven synthetic fabric | 3.2% |
| 5603.13 | Heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric | 1.3% |
| 5603.93 | Heavy nonwoven natural fabric | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5603.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.61 per kg, 60% below the world average of $4.06, 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 nonwoven fabric imports (HS 5603): 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 5603: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated.
Common questions
What is the value of nonwoven fabric imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported nonwoven fabric worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply nonwoven fabric to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Tanzania (19%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 699% on the year.
What is the average import price of nonwoven fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.61 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $4.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of nonwoven fabric to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $860 thousand in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 556%. The peak was 2022 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for nonwoven fabric?
The HS code for nonwoven fabric is heading 5603. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 5603.14 (42% of the value) and 5603.94 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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