Paper labels imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported paper labels worth $3.8 million (659 tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.2 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 | $3.8M | 659 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 798 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 432 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 810 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 652 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 641 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 502 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 282 t |
Where the DR Congo imports paper labels from
The largest suppliers were Uganda (28%), Kenya (21%), India (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $1.0M | 28% |
| Kenya | $779K | 21% |
| India | $510K | 14% |
| Zambia | $504K | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $223K | 5.9% |
| South Africa | $182K | 4.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $152K | 4% |
| China | $148K | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $112K | 3% |
| Romania | $67K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 4821
| 4821.10 | Printed paper labels | 67% |
| 4821.90 | Blank paper labels | 33% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4821.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.72 per kg, close to the world average of $6.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 4821: Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed.
Common questions
What is the value of paper labels imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported paper labels worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 659 tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper labels to the DR Congo?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Kenya (21%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 19% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper labels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.72 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $6.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper labels to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. The peak was 2021 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper labels?
The HS code for paper labels is heading 4821. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 4821.10 (67% of the value) and 4821.90 (33%).
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