Putty imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $15.7 million of putty in 2024 (24.3 thousand tonnes). That is 8% 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 | $15.7M | 24.3K t |
| 2023 | $14.5M | 22.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 1.7K t |
Where the DR Congo imports putty from
South Africa alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $11.8M | 75% |
| India | $1.0M | 6.7% |
| China | $781K | 5% |
| Turkey | $559K | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $346K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $261K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $225K | 1.4% |
| Tanzania | $169K | 1.1% |
| Angola | $118K | 0.8% |
| Morocco | $68K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3214
| 3214.90 | Sealant and mastic | 83% |
| 3214.10 | Painters putty | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, 59% below the world average of $1.58, 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 putty imports (HS 3214): 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 3214: Glaziers' putty, grafting putty, resin cements, caulking compounds and other mastics; painters' fillings; non-refractory surfacing preparations for facades, indoor walls, floors, ceilings or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of putty imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported putty worth $15.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply putty to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by India (7%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of putty per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $1.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of putty to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $15.7 million in 2024, an increase of 608%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for putty?
The HS code for putty is heading 3214. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3214.90 (83% of the value) and 3214.10 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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