Plastic film imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic film by the DR Congo reached $9.7 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $15.3 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 | $9.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $12.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $15.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 595 t |
Where the DR Congo imports plastic film from
China alone supplied 67% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.5M | 67% |
| India | $1.2M | 12% |
| Turkey | $475K | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $403K | 4.1% |
| Kenya | $342K | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $334K | 3.4% |
| Tanzania | $150K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $141K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $78K | 0.8% |
| Angola | $37K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3921
| 3921.90 | Non-cellular plastic film | 86% |
| 3921.19 | Cellular plastic film | 5.2% |
| 3921.13 | Polyurethane foam sheet | 4.1% |
| 3921.11 | Expanded polystyrene film and sheet | 3.7% |
| 3921.12 | Cellular PVC foam sheet | 1.1% |
| 3921.14 | Cellophane film (cellular) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3921.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.14 per kg, 55% below the world average of $4.76, 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 film imports (HS 3921): 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 3921: Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic film imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported plastic film worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic film to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by India (12%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 214% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.14 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $4.76 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 film to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, an increase of 301%. The peak was 2019 at $15.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic film?
The HS code for plastic film is heading 3921. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3921.90 (86% of the value) and 3921.19 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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