Plastic packing cases imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic packing cases by the DR Congo reached $3.0 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 48% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.9 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 | $3.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 972 t |
| 2017 | $559K | 189 t |
Where the DR Congo imports plastic packing cases from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), Angola (21%), India (17%). Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $915K | 31% |
| Angola | $626K | 21% |
| India | $519K | 17% |
| South Africa | $336K | 11% |
| Zambia | $199K | 6.6% |
| Uganda | $138K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $78K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $52K | 1.7% |
| France | $41K | 1.4% |
| United States | $39K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.63 per kg, 56% below the world average of $3.67, 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 packing cases imports (HS 3923.10): 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 3923.10: Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic packing cases imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported plastic packing cases worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic packing cases to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($915 thousand), followed by Angola (21%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 556% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic packing cases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.63 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $3.67 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 packing cases to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $559 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 438%. The peak was 2021 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic packing cases?
The HS code for plastic packing cases is subheading 3923.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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