Plastic building material imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $12.2 million of plastic building material in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.4 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 | $12.2M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $15.4M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 1.5K t |
Where the DR Congo imports plastic building material from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.7M | 71% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 11% |
| Turkey | $592K | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $392K | 3.2% |
| India | $224K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $220K | 1.8% |
| France | $178K | 1.5% |
| Zambia | $171K | 1.4% |
| Uganda | $142K | 1.2% |
| Tanzania | $93K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 3925
| 3925.90 | Plastic building materials (other) | 77% |
| 3925.20 | Plastic doors and windows | 15% |
| 3925.10 | Plastic storage tanks | 6.7% |
| 3925.30 | Plastic blinds and shutters | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3925.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.31 per kg, 43% below the world average of $4.05, 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 building material imports (HS 3925): 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 3925: Plastics; builders' wares n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic building material imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported plastic building material worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic building material to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by South Africa (11%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic building material per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.31 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $4.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic building material to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, an increase of 178%. The peak was 2023 at $15.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic building material?
The HS code for plastic building material is heading 3925. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3925.90 (77% of the value) and 3925.20 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the DR Congo. Tell us your product to see it live.
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