Sealant and mastic imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sealant and mastic by the DR Congo reached $13.0 million in 2024 (21.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $13.0M | 21.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 20.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 1.1K t |
Where the DR Congo imports sealant and mastic from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $11.3M | 87% |
| India | $594K | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $422K | 3.3% |
| China | $275K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $143K | 1.1% |
| Tanzania | $123K | 0.9% |
| Uganda | $54K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $49K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $22K | 0.2% |
| Serbia | $18K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, close to the world average of $0.61.
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 sealant and mastic imports (HS 3214.90): 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 3214.90: Mastics: n.e.c. in heading no. 3214.
Common questions
What is the value of sealant and mastic imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported sealant and mastic worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply sealant and mastic to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by India (5%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 872% on the year.
What is the average import price of sealant and mastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sealant and mastic to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024, an increase of 700%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sealant and mastic?
The HS code for sealant and mastic is subheading 3214.90. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3214 page.
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