Other headgear imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $5.2 million of other headgear in 2024 (428 tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $5.2M | 428 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 382 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 213 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 167 t |
| 2020 | $926K | 120 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 195 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 104 t |
| 2017 | $789K | 68 t |
Where the DR Congo imports other headgear from
China alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 84% |
| Serbia | $289K | 5.5% |
| South Africa | $146K | 2.8% |
| Kenya | $134K | 2.6% |
| Uganda | $64K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $56K | 1.1% |
| Zambia | $43K | 0.8% |
| India | $35K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $26K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $13K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6506
| 6506.10 | Headgear: safety, whether or not lined or trimmed | 93% |
| 6506.99 | Headgear (other) | 5.6% |
| 6506.91 | Rubber and plastic headgear | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.23 per kg, 56% below the world average of $27.64, 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 other headgear imports (HS 6506): 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 6506: Headgear; n.e.c. in chapter 65, whether or not lined or trimmed.
Common questions
What is the value of other headgear imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported other headgear worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 428 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply other headgear to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Serbia (6%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 701% on the year.
What is the average import price of other headgear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.23 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $27.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other headgear to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $789 thousand in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 564%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for other headgear?
The HS code for other headgear is heading 6506. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6506.10 (92% of the value) and 6506.99 (6%).
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