Other synthetic staple fabric imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $4.7 million of other synthetic staple fabric in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 330 t |
| 2021 | $461K | 198 t |
| 2020 | $896K | 197 t |
| 2019 | $634K | 126 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 108 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 413 t |
Where the DR Congo imports other synthetic staple fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 100% |
| Belgium | $18K | 0.4% |
| India | $6K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5515
| 5515.11 | Polyester and viscose rayon blend | 100% |
| 5515.13 | Polyester and wool blend | 0.4% |
| 5515.12 | Polyester and man-made filament blend | 0.1% |
| 5515.22 | Fabrics, woven: of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5515.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.35 per kg, 47% below the world average of $8.27, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo other synthetic staple fabric imports (HS 5515): 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 5515: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 55.
Common questions
What is the value of other synthetic staple fabric imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported other synthetic staple fabric worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply other synthetic staple fabric to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Belgium (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of other synthetic staple fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.35 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $8.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other synthetic staple fabric to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. The peak was 2023 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for other synthetic staple fabric?
The HS code for other synthetic staple fabric is heading 5515. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 5515.11 (100% of the value) and 5515.13 (0%).
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