Polyester staple fabric (other) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $3.3 million of polyester staple fabric (other) in 2024 (708 tonnes). Value rose 30% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.5 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 | $3.3M | 708 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 606 t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 822 t |
Where the DR Congo imports polyester staple fabric (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.70 per kg, 31% below the world average of $6.85, 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 polyester staple fabric (other) imports (HS 5512.19): 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 5512.19: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres, other than unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester staple fabric (other) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported polyester staple fabric (other) worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 708 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester staple fabric (other) to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Uganda (7%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester staple fabric (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.70 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $6.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester staple fabric (other) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester staple fabric (other)?
The HS code for polyester staple fabric (other) is subheading 5512.19. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5512 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the DR Congo. Tell us your product to see it live.
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