Plastic bottle imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $67.8 million of plastic bottle in 2024 (35.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $67.8M | 35.1K t |
| 2023 | $61.4M | 25.1K t |
| 2022 | $66.7M | 24.2K t |
| 2021 | $50.2M | 21.5K t |
| 2020 | $40.8M | 20.7K t |
| 2019 | $47.4M | 18.6K t |
| 2018 | $38.0M | 15.6K t |
| 2017 | $18.9M | 9.0K t |
Where the DR Congo imports plastic bottle from
The largest suppliers were India (22%), Singapore (22%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+555% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $15.1M | 22% |
| Singapore | $14.9M | 22% |
| China | $12.7M | 19% |
| Zambia | $7.8M | 12% |
| South Africa | $4.6M | 6.7% |
| Uganda | $4.3M | 6.3% |
| Malaysia | $1.6M | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $1.4M | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $906K | 1.3% |
| Kenya | $902K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 3923
| 3923.21 | Polyethylene bags | 34% |
| 3923.90 | Plastic packing articles (other) | 29% |
| 3923.30 | Plastic bottles and carboys | 15% |
| 3923.29 | Plastic bags (other polymers) | 10% |
| 3923.50 | Plastic caps and closures | 7.6% |
| 3923.10 | Plastic packing cases | 4.4% |
| 3923.40 | Plastic spools and bobbins | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3923.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.93 per kg, 51% below the world average of $3.90, 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 plastic bottle imports (HS 3923): 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 3923: Plastic articles for the conveyance or packing of goods; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bottle imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported plastic bottle worth $67.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bottle to the DR Congo?
India was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($15.1 million), followed by Singapore (22%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 555% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bottle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.93 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic bottle to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.9 million in 2017 to $67.8 million in 2024, an increase of 259%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $48.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bottle?
The HS code for plastic bottle is heading 3923. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3923.21 (34% of the value) and 3923.90 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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