Plastic flooring and wall covering imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported plastic flooring and wall covering worth $2.6 million (911 tonnes). That is 51% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $2.6M | 911 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 607 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 504 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 457 t |
| 2020 | $857K | 437 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 832 t |
| 2018 | $555K | 220 t |
| 2017 | $526K | 167 t |
Where the DR Congo imports plastic flooring and wall covering from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 93% |
| South Africa | $144K | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $46K | 1.8% |
| India | $4K | 0.2% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| Angola | $1K | 0% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.90 per kg, 26% above the world average of $2.30. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo plastic flooring and wall covering imports (HS 3918.90): 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 3918.90: Floor, wall or ceiling coverings: of plastics (excluding polymers of vinyl chloride), whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic flooring and wall covering imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported plastic flooring and wall covering worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 911 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic flooring and wall covering to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by South Africa (5%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic flooring and wall covering per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.90 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $2.30 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 flooring and wall covering to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $526 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 401%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic flooring and wall covering?
The HS code for plastic flooring and wall covering is subheading 3918.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3918 page.
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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