Polyurethane imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyurethane by the DR Congo reached $4.5 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 169% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $4.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 842 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 316 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 748 t |
| 2020 | $875K | 472 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 427 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 603 t |
| 2017 | $666K | 362 t |
Where the DR Congo imports polyurethane from
China alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+335% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 65% |
| South Africa | $990K | 22% |
| India | $207K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $111K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $105K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $86K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $34K | 0.8% |
| Tanzania | $20K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $18K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $17K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3909
| 3909.31 | Polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate | 33% |
| 3909.50 | Polyurethane resins | 28% |
| 3909.20 | Melamine-formaldehyde resins | 27% |
| 3909.10 | Urea-formaldehyde resins | 11% |
| 3909.40 | Phenol-formaldehyde resins | 0.9% |
| 3909.39 | Amino resins (other) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.03 per kg, close to the world average of $2.07.
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 polyurethane imports (HS 3909): 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 3909: Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyurethane imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported polyurethane worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 169% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyurethane to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by South Africa (22%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 335% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyurethane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.03 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyurethane to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $666 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 583%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyurethane?
The HS code for polyurethane is heading 3909. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3909.31 (33% of the value) and 3909.50 (28%).
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