Plastic-coated fabric imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $2.4 million of plastic-coated fabric in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 52% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.1 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 | $2.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 642 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 533 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 836 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 811 t |
| 2017 | $758K | 400 t |
Where the DR Congo imports plastic-coated fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 91% |
| South Africa | $82K | 3.4% |
| Uganda | $63K | 2.6% |
| India | $51K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.4% |
| Zambia | $5K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5903
| 5903.10 | PVC-coated fabric | 75% |
| 5903.20 | Polyurethane-coated fabric | 14% |
| 5903.90 | Plastic-coated textile fabric | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.43 per kg, 67% below the world average of $7.42, 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-coated fabric imports (HS 5903): 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 5903: Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading no. 5902.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated fabric imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported plastic-coated fabric worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated fabric to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by South Africa (3%) and Uganda (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.43 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $7.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated fabric to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $758 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 221%. The peak was 2023 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated fabric?
The HS code for plastic-coated fabric is heading 5903. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 5903.10 (75% of the value) and 5903.20 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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