Plaster articles imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported plaster articles worth $9.5 million (23.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 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 | $9.5M | 23.4K t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 21.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 13.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 2.7K t |
Where the DR Congo imports plaster articles from
The largest suppliers were Tanzania (41%), China (28%), Angola (21%). Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $3.9M | 41% |
| China | $2.7M | 29% |
| Angola | $1.9M | 21% |
| India | $265K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $221K | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $209K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $150K | 1.6% |
| Zambia | $77K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $12K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $12K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6809
| 6809.19 | Plaster board (other) | 49% |
| 6809.11 | Plasterboard (paper faced) | 36% |
| 6809.90 | Plaster products | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6809.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.41 per kg, 24% above the world average of $0.33. 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo plaster articles imports (HS 6809): 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 6809: Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of plaster articles imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported plaster articles worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply plaster articles to the DR Congo?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by China (28%) and Angola (21%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of plaster articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.41 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $0.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plaster articles to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 236%. The peak was 2023 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plaster articles?
The HS code for plaster articles is heading 6809. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6809.19 (49% of the value) and 6809.11 (36%).
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