Pillow and cushion imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pillow and cushion by the DR Congo reached $4.3 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 55% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $4.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 497 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 610 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 358 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 419 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 715 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 650 t |
| 2017 | $485K | 96 t |
Where the DR Congo imports pillow and cushion from
The largest suppliers were Tanzania (44%), China (35%), South Africa (8%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+737% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $1.9M | 44% |
| China | $1.5M | 35% |
| South Africa | $361K | 8.5% |
| Kenya | $116K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $115K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $76K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $72K | 1.7% |
| Angola | $38K | 0.9% |
| India | $36K | 0.9% |
| France | $30K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.63 per kg, 76% below the world average of $6.85, 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 pillow and cushion imports (HS 9404.90): 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 9404.90: Bedding and similar furnishing articles: n.e.c. in heading no. 9404 (e.g. quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes and pillows).
Common questions
What is the value of pillow and cushion imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported pillow and cushion worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply pillow and cushion to the DR Congo?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (35%) and South Africa (8%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 737% on the year.
What is the average import price of pillow and cushion per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.63 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $6.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pillow and cushion to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $485 thousand in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 777%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for pillow and cushion?
The HS code for pillow and cushion is subheading 9404.90. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9404 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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