Rubber articles imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported rubber articles worth $18.6 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $18.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $20.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 852 t |
Where the DR Congo imports rubber articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+811% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.2M | 61% |
| South Africa | $3.6M | 19% |
| Finland | $1.2M | 6.3% |
| Belgium | $860K | 4.6% |
| Zambia | $574K | 3.1% |
| France | $279K | 1.5% |
| India | $186K | 1% |
| Turkey | $122K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $100K | 0.5% |
| United States | $87K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 4016
| 4016.99 | Rubber articles (other) | 49% |
| 4016.93 | Rubber gaskets and seals | 44% |
| 4016.10 | Foam rubber mats | 2.8% |
| 4016.91 | Rubber floor coverings | 1.9% |
| 4016.95 | Inflatable rubber articles | 1.8% |
| 4016.92 | Rubber erasers | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4016.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.21 per kg, close to the world average of $10.37.
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 rubber articles imports (HS 4016): 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 4016: Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber articles imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported rubber articles worth $18.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber articles to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by South Africa (19%) and Finland (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 811% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.21 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.37 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber articles to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $18.6 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. The peak was 2022 at $20.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber articles?
The HS code for rubber articles is heading 4016. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 4016.99 (49% of the value) and 4016.93 (44%).
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