Rubber inner tubes imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $6.3 million of rubber inner tubes in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $6.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 778 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 386 t |
Where the DR Congo imports rubber inner tubes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 89% |
| Uganda | $502K | 8% |
| India | $95K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $22K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $10K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $6K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $3K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4013
| 4013.90 | Inner tubes (other) | 61% |
| 4013.10 | Vehicle inner tubes | 27% |
| 4013.20 | Bicycle inner tubes | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4013.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.12 per kg, close to the world average of $3.53.
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 inner tubes imports (HS 4013): 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 4013: Inner tubes, of rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber inner tubes imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported rubber inner tubes worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber inner tubes to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Uganda (8%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber inner tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.12 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $3.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber inner tubes to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 428%. The peak was 2022 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber inner tubes?
The HS code for rubber inner tubes is heading 4013. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 4013.90 (61% of the value) and 4013.10 (27%).
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