Paper notebooks and albums imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper notebooks and albums by the DR Congo reached $21.5 million in 2024 (19.3 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $21.5M | 19.3K t |
| 2023 | $24.7M | 17.9K t |
| 2022 | $22.1M | 14.7K t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 11.3K t |
| 2019 | $16.0M | 13.6K t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 8.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 4.4K t |
Where the DR Congo imports paper notebooks and albums from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), India (34%), Uganda (7%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.1M | 47% |
| India | $7.3M | 34% |
| Uganda | $1.5M | 6.9% |
| Indonesia | $969K | 4.5% |
| Kenya | $727K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $370K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $246K | 1.2% |
| France | $100K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $70K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $45K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 4820
| 4820.20 | Exercise books | 79% |
| 4820.10 | Notebooks, diaries and notepads | 19% |
| 4820.90 | Stationery articles (other) | 1% |
| 4820.30 | Paper binders and folders | 0.8% |
| 4820.40 | Multi-part forms and carbon sets | 0.2% |
| 4820.50 | Sample and collection albums | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4820.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, 67% below the world average of $3.44, 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 paper notebooks and albums imports (HS 4820): 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 4820: Registers, account books, diaries and similar; albums for samples or collections, of paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper notebooks and albums imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported paper notebooks and albums worth $21.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper notebooks and albums to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by India (34%) and Uganda (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 185% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper notebooks and albums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $3.44 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 notebooks and albums to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $21.5 million in 2024, an increase of 239%. The peak was 2023 at $24.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper notebooks and albums?
The HS code for paper notebooks and albums is heading 4820. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 4820.20 (79% of the value) and 4820.10 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the DR Congo, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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