Plasterboard (paper faced) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $3.5 million of plasterboard (paper faced) in 2024 (13.8 thousand tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.6 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 | $3.5M | 13.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 11.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $473K | 1.2K t |
Where the DR Congo imports plasterboard (paper faced) from
The largest suppliers were Tanzania (30%), China (29%), Angola (22%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $1.0M | 30% |
| China | $992K | 29% |
| Angola | $771K | 22% |
| India | $242K | 7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $209K | 6.1% |
| South Africa | $105K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $80K | 2.3% |
| Kenya | $11K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $10K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.25 per kg, close to the world average of $0.29.
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 plasterboard (paper faced) imports (HS 6809.11): 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 6809.11: Plaster, or plaster compositions: boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only, not ornamented.
Common questions
What is the value of plasterboard (paper faced) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported plasterboard (paper faced) worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply plasterboard (paper faced) to the DR Congo?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by China (29%) and Angola (22%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of plasterboard (paper faced) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plasterboard (paper faced) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $473 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 630%. The peak was 2023 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plasterboard (paper faced)?
The HS code for plasterboard (paper faced) is subheading 6809.11. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6809 page.
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