Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) by the DR Congo reached $18.8 million in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $43.4 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 | $18.8M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $24.5M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $43.4M | 16.9K t |
| 2021 | $24.3M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $23.6M | 10.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $24.8M | 11.3K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 5.3K t |
Where the DR Congo imports polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) from
China alone supplied 66% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.4M | 66% |
| South Africa | $4.2M | 23% |
| Zambia | $734K | 3.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $677K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $186K | 1% |
| India | $143K | 0.8% |
| France | $126K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $83K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $81K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $34K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.31 per kg, 23% below the world average of $3.00, 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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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 3917.21: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of ethylene.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) worth $18.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by South Africa (22%) and Zambia (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.31 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $3.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $18.8 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2022 at $43.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid)?
The HS code for polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) is subheading 3917.21. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
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