Polypropylene imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polypropylene by the DR Congo reached $25.9 million in 2024 (23.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $38.1 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 | $25.9M | 23.5K t |
| 2023 | $23.4M | 20.5K t |
| 2022 | $38.1M | 28.0K t |
| 2021 | $26.7M | 18.4K t |
| 2020 | $17.8M | 17.5K t |
| 2019 | $17.8M | 14.5K t |
| 2018 | $16.6M | 11.4K t |
| 2017 | $11.9M | 10.4K t |
Where the DR Congo imports polypropylene from
Most of the value came from South Korea (33%), Saudi Arabia (25%), South Africa (21%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+375% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $8.4M | 33% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.5M | 25% |
| South Africa | $5.5M | 21% |
| China | $2.9M | 11% |
| India | $984K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $330K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $329K | 1.3% |
| Uganda | $307K | 1.2% |
| Tanzania | $254K | 1% |
| United States | $247K | 1% |
Product types under HS 3902
| 3902.10 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary forms | 75% |
| 3902.30 | Polypropylene copolymers | 24% |
| 3902.90 | Olefin polymers (other) | 1.1% |
| 3902.20 | Polyisobutylene | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, close to the world average of $1.36.
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 polypropylene imports (HS 3902): 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 3902: Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported polypropylene worth $25.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene to the DR Congo?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (25%) and South Africa (21%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 976% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $1.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polypropylene to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.9 million in 2017 to $25.9 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. The peak was 2022 at $38.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene?
The HS code for polypropylene is heading 3902. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3902.10 (75% of the value) and 3902.30 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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