Printed medium plain cotton fabric imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printed medium plain cotton fabric by the DR Congo reached $7.2 million in 2024 (933 tonnes). That is 62% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $33.7 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 | $7.2M | 933 t |
| 2023 | $19.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $26.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $15.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 733 t |
| 2019 | $23.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $33.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $29.0M | 3.5K t |
Where the DR Congo imports printed medium plain cotton fabric from
China alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.2M | 86% |
| Belgium | $447K | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $295K | 4.1% |
| India | $159K | 2.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $43K | 0.6% |
| Uganda | $33K | 0.5% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.72 per kg, close to the world average of $9.22.
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 printed medium plain cotton fabric imports (HS 5208.52): 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 5208.52: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of printed medium plain cotton fabric imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported printed medium plain cotton fabric worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 933 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed medium plain cotton fabric to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Belgium (6%) and the Netherlands (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed medium plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.72 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $9.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of printed medium plain cotton fabric to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.0 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, a fall of 75%. The peak was 2018 at $33.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed medium plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for printed medium plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.52. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 page.
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