Party and entertainment supplies imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of party and entertainment supplies by the DR Congo reached $2.0 million in 2024 (434 tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $2.0M | 434 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 377 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 322 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 201 t |
| 2020 | $931K | 187 t |
| 2019 | $607K | 139 t |
| 2018 | $401K | 90 t |
| 2017 | $270K | 44 t |
Where the DR Congo imports party and entertainment supplies from
China alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 97% |
| South Africa | $35K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $22K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $2K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $2K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9505
| 9505.90 | Party decoration | 67% |
| 9505.10 | Christmas decoration | 34% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9505.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.69 per kg, 46% below the world average of $8.67, 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 party and entertainment supplies imports (HS 9505): 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 9505: Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including conjuring tricks and novelty jokes.
Common questions
What is the value of party and entertainment supplies imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported party and entertainment supplies worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 434 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply party and entertainment supplies to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by South Africa (2%) and Belgium (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 669% on the year.
What is the average import price of party and entertainment supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.69 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $8.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of party and entertainment supplies to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $270 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 654%. The peak was 2022 at $2.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for party and entertainment supplies?
The HS code for party and entertainment supplies is heading 9505. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 9505.90 (67% of the value) and 9505.10 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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