Plastic sandals and flip-flops imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic sandals and flip-flops by the DR Congo reached $11.3 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 31% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $20.6 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 | $11.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $16.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $20.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $20.6M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $16.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $19.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $13.1M | 4.2K t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.46 per kg, 43% below the world average of $6.12, 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 sandals and flip-flops imports (HS 6402.20): 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 6402.20: Footwear: with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, upper straps or thongs assembled to the sole by plugs.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sandals and flip-flops imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported plastic sandals and flip-flops worth $11.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sandals and flip-flops to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by Angola (8%) and Uganda (7%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 571% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sandals and flip-flops per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.46 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $6.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic sandals and flip-flops to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.1 million in 2017 to $11.3 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2020 at $20.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sandals and flip-flops?
The HS code for plastic sandals and flip-flops is subheading 6402.20. It sits in HS chapter 64 (footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6402 page.
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