Refractory mortar imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $3.6 million of refractory mortar in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 41% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $3.6M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 2.8K t |
Where the DR Congo imports refractory mortar from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 60% |
| India | $374K | 10% |
| South Africa | $361K | 10% |
| Austria | $291K | 8.1% |
| Denmark | $133K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $73K | 2% |
| France | $59K | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $38K | 1.1% |
| Namibia | $37K | 1% |
| Portugal | $24K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, close to the world average of $0.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo refractory mortar imports (HS 3816): 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 3816: Refractory cements, mortars, concretes and similar compositions, including dolomite ramming mix, other than products of heading 38.01.
Common questions
What is the value of refractory mortar imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported refractory mortar worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply refractory mortar to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by India (10%) and South Africa (10%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of refractory mortar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $0.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refractory mortar to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for refractory mortar?
The HS code for refractory mortar is heading 3816. In the DR Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3816.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3816 page.
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