Plastic flooring imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $4.4 million of plastic flooring in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $4.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 832 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 770 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 640 t |
Where the DR Congo imports plastic flooring from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 91% |
| South Africa | $155K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $86K | 2% |
| France | $68K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $62K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $17K | 0.4% |
| India | $15K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3918
| 3918.90 | Plastic flooring and wall covering | 60% |
| 3918.10 | Floor, wall or ceiling coverings: of polymers of vinyl chloride, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles | 40% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3918.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.78 per kg, 41% above the world average of $1.97. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 plastic flooring imports (HS 3918): 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 3918: Floor coverings of plastics, self-adhesive or not, in rolls or tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, in rolls of a width not less than 45cm.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic flooring imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported plastic flooring worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic flooring to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by South Africa (4%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 124% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic flooring per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.78 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $1.97 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 flooring to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 234%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic flooring?
The HS code for plastic flooring is heading 3918. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3918.90 (60% of the value) and 3918.10 (40%).
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