Plastic sanitary ware imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported plastic sanitary ware worth $4.8 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $4.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 821 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 292 t |
Where the DR Congo imports plastic sanitary ware from
Most of the value came from Kenya (39%), China (28%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+502% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.9M | 39% |
| China | $1.4M | 29% |
| India | $530K | 11% |
| South Africa | $300K | 6.3% |
| Uganda | $184K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $181K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $130K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $90K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $78K | 1.6% |
| Angola | $49K | 1% |
Product types under HS 3922
| 3922.10 | Plastic bathtubs and sinks | 75% |
| 3922.90 | Plastic sanitary fixtures | 19% |
| 3922.20 | Plastic toilet seats | 5.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3922.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.87 per kg, 71% below the world average of $6.34, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo plastic sanitary ware imports (HS 3922): 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 3922: Sanitary ware; baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and sanitary ware, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sanitary ware imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported plastic sanitary ware worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sanitary ware to the DR Congo?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (28%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 502% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sanitary ware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.87 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $6.34 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 sanitary ware to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 241%. The peak was 2023 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sanitary ware?
The HS code for plastic sanitary ware is heading 3922. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3922.10 (75% of the value) and 3922.90 (19%).
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