Plastic ornaments and statuettes imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported plastic ornaments and statuettes worth $3.6 million (856 tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $3.6M | 856 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 746 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 611 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 274 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 307 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 482 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 297 t |
| 2017 | $841K | 204 t |
Where the DR Congo imports plastic ornaments and statuettes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 95% |
| France | $63K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $48K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $34K | 0.9% |
| India | $7K | 0.2% |
| United States | $7K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.18 per kg, 43% below the world average of $7.36, 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 ornaments and statuettes imports (HS 3926.40): 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 3926.40: Plastics: statuettes and other ornamental articles.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic ornaments and statuettes imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported plastic ornaments and statuettes worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 856 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic ornaments and statuettes to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by France (2%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 393% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic ornaments and statuettes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.18 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $7.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic ornaments and statuettes to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $841 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 326%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic ornaments and statuettes?
The HS code for plastic ornaments and statuettes is subheading 3926.40. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3926 page.
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