Plastic hose and tubing (other) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $7.7 million of plastic hose and tubing (other) in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.5 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 | $7.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 2.0K t |
Where the DR Congo imports plastic hose and tubing (other) from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Uganda (31%), South Africa (16%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 35% |
| Uganda | $2.4M | 31% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 16% |
| Zambia | $925K | 12% |
| Tanzania | $402K | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $47K | 0.6% |
| India | $31K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $26K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.2% |
| France | $9K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.12 per kg, 68% below the world average of $6.55, 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 hose and tubing (other) imports (HS 3917.39): 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 3917.39: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 3917.30.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic hose and tubing (other) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported plastic hose and tubing (other) worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hose and tubing (other) to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Uganda (31%) and South Africa (16%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 697% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hose and tubing (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.12 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $6.55 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 hose and tubing (other) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2022 at $14.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic hose and tubing (other)?
The HS code for plastic hose and tubing (other) is subheading 3917.39. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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