Polypropylene film and sheet imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported polypropylene film and sheet worth $3.5 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 39% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. 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 | $3.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 751 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 763 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 565 t |
Where the DR Congo imports polypropylene film and sheet from
Most of the value came from India (32%), Tanzania (23%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.1M | 32% |
| Tanzania | $807K | 23% |
| China | $611K | 18% |
| Indonesia | $292K | 8.4% |
| Egypt | $168K | 4.8% |
| Uganda | $134K | 3.8% |
| Pakistan | $84K | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $72K | 2.1% |
| Kenya | $61K | 1.7% |
| Togo | $51K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.50 per kg, 49% below the world average of $2.94, 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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The shipment records behind DR Congo polypropylene film and sheet imports (HS 3920.20): 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 3920.20: Plastics: of polymers of propylene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene film and sheet imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported polypropylene film and sheet worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 132nd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene film and sheet to the DR Congo?
India was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Tanzania (23%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 17 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of polypropylene film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.50 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $2.94 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 film and sheet to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. The peak was 2022 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene film and sheet?
The HS code for polypropylene film and sheet is subheading 3920.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
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