Precious metal jewelry imports in the DR Congo: data and top supplier countries
Imports of precious metal jewelry by the DR Congo reached $2.9 million in 2024 (0 tonnes). Value fell 72% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.3 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 | $2.9M | 1 t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 1 t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 2 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 2 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 20 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 2 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 1 t |
| 2017 | $826K | 1 t |
Where the DR Congo imports precious metal jewelry from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.7M | 58% |
| Thailand | $371K | 13% |
| Italy | $352K | 12% |
| Switzerland | $297K | 10% |
| France | $169K | 5.8% |
| Belgium | $37K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7113
| 7113.19 | Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof | 96% |
| 7113.11 | Silver jewelry and components | 3.7% |
| 7113.20 | Gold or silver plated jewelry | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7113.
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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 7113: Jewellery articles and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal jewelry imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported precious metal jewelry worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 129th of 215 countries worldwide. The value was down 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply precious metal jewelry to the DR Congo?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Thailand (13%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
How have imports of precious metal jewelry to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $826 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 255%. The peak was 2023 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal jewelry?
The HS code for precious metal jewelry is heading 7113. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7113.19 (96% of the value) and 7113.11 (4%).
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