Porcelain dinnerware imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of porcelain dinnerware by the DR Congo reached $9.4 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.1 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 | $9.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $17.1M | 13.9K t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 1.3K t |
Where the DR Congo imports porcelain dinnerware from
China alone supplied 95% of it.
Product types under HS 6911
| 6911.10 | Tableware and kitchenware: of porcelain or china | 98% |
| 6911.90 | Porcelain household articles | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.54 per kg, 39% below the world average of $4.18, 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 porcelain dinnerware imports (HS 6911): 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 6911: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china.
Common questions
What is the value of porcelain dinnerware imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported porcelain dinnerware worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply porcelain dinnerware to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by Belgium (1%) and Angola (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 679% on the year.
What is the average import price of porcelain dinnerware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.54 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $4.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of porcelain dinnerware to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 153%. The peak was 2022 at $17.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for porcelain dinnerware?
The HS code for porcelain dinnerware is heading 6911. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6911.10 (98% of the value) and 6911.90 (2%).
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