Rubber sheet imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber sheet by the DR Congo reached $2.2 million in 2024 (517 tonnes). Value rose 63% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $2.2M | 517 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 402 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 338 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 242 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 323 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 408 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 291 t |
| 2017 | $680K | 171 t |
Where the DR Congo imports rubber sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 73% |
| India | $204K | 9.1% |
| Turkey | $163K | 7.3% |
| South Africa | $138K | 6.2% |
| Belgium | $43K | 1.9% |
| Zambia | $27K | 1.2% |
| United States | $9K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4008
| 4008.21 | Rubber sheets | 65% |
| 4008.11 | Cellular rubber sheets | 19% |
| 4008.29 | Rubber blocks (non-cellular) | 14% |
| 4008.19 | Cellular rubber (blocks) | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4008.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.34 per kg, close to the world average of $5.30.
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 rubber sheet imports (HS 4008): 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 4008: Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber sheet imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported rubber sheet worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 517 tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber sheet to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by India (9%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 524% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.34 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $5.30 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 sheet to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $680 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 229%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber sheet?
The HS code for rubber sheet is heading 4008. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 4008.21 (65% of the value) and 4008.11 (19%).
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