Plastic tableware imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic tableware by the DR Congo reached $10.2 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $10.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 546 t |
Where the DR Congo imports plastic tableware from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 68% |
| Kenya | $910K | 8.9% |
| Angola | $452K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $427K | 4.2% |
| Zambia | $387K | 3.8% |
| South Africa | $282K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $224K | 2.2% |
| United States | $178K | 1.8% |
| India | $139K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $86K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.25 per kg, 50% below the world average of $4.52, 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 tableware imports (HS 3924.10): 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 3924.10: Plastics: tableware and kitchenware.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic tableware imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported plastic tableware worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic tableware to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Kenya (9%) and Angola (4%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic tableware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.25 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $4.52 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 tableware to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, an increase of 304%. The peak was 2022 at $12.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic tableware?
The HS code for plastic tableware is subheading 3924.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 page.
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