Rubber hose imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $16.1 million of rubber hose in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $16.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $15.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 736 t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 879 t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 858 t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 632 t |
Where the DR Congo imports rubber hose from
China alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.1M | 50% |
| South Africa | $5.7M | 36% |
| Zambia | $583K | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $278K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $251K | 1.6% |
| United States | $213K | 1.3% |
| India | $198K | 1.2% |
| Finland | $164K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $145K | 0.9% |
| France | $125K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 4009
| 4009.11 | Rubber hose (unreinforced) | 27% |
| 4009.22 | Metal-reinforced hose assemblies | 24% |
| 4009.21 | Metal-reinforced rubber hose | 15% |
| 4009.42 | Reinforced hose assemblies | 11% |
| 4009.31 | Textile-reinforced rubber hose | 8.4% |
| 4009.41 | Rubber hose (other reinforcement) | 5.7% |
| 4009.32 | Textile-reinforced hose assemblies | 4.6% |
| 4009.12 | Rubber hose assemblies | 4.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4009.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.91 per kg, close to the world average of $9.97.
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 hose imports (HS 4009): 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 4009: Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber), with or without their fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges).
Common questions
What is the value of rubber hose imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported rubber hose worth $16.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber hose to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by South Africa (36%) and Zambia (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.91 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber hose to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $16.1 million in 2024, an increase of 189%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber hose?
The HS code for rubber hose is heading 4009. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 4009.11 (27% of the value) and 4009.22 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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