Plastic furniture imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $5.0 million of plastic furniture in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $5.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 405 t |
Where the DR Congo imports plastic furniture from
Most of the value came from Kenya (42%), China (24%), Angola (15%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.55 per kg, 64% below the world average of $4.34, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo plastic furniture imports (HS 9403.70): 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 9403.70: Furniture: plastic.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic furniture imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported plastic furniture worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic furniture to the DR Congo?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (24%) and Angola (15%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.55 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $4.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic furniture to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 263%. The peak was 2022 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic furniture?
The HS code for plastic furniture is subheading 9403.70. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9403 page.
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