Paper articles imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $3.3 million of paper articles in 2024 (843 tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.2 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 | $3.3M | 843 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 490 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 603 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 671 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 671 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 420 t |
Where the DR Congo imports paper articles from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), Belgium (24%), South Africa (7%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 45% |
| Belgium | $782K | 24% |
| South Africa | $236K | 7.2% |
| Zambia | $227K | 6.9% |
| United States | $208K | 6.3% |
| France | $111K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $86K | 2.6% |
| India | $68K | 2.1% |
| Portugal | $19K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $16K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 4823
| 4823.90 | Paper and pulp articles (other) | 54% |
| 4823.69 | Disposable paper tableware | 26% |
| 4823.20 | Filter paper articles (molded/pressed) | 16% |
| 4823.40 | Paper and paperboard: rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus | 4.3% |
| 4823.70 | Molded paper pulp articles | 0.4% |
| 4823.61 | Disposable bamboo paper tableware | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4823.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.91 per kg, 39% above the world average of $2.82. 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 paper articles imports (HS 4823): 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 4823: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 48.
Common questions
What is the value of paper articles imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported paper articles worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 843 tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper articles to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Belgium (24%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 953% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.91 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $2.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper articles to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 150%. The peak was 2023 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper articles?
The HS code for paper articles is heading 4823. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 4823.90 (54% of the value) and 4823.69 (26%).
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