Self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $13.2 million of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 146% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% 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 | $13.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 807 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 529 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 610 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 244 t |
Where the DR Congo imports self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+357% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.7M | 66% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 9.4% |
| India | $908K | 6.9% |
| South Africa | $800K | 6.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $660K | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $317K | 2.4% |
| Uganda | $251K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $96K | 0.7% |
| Angola | $29K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $24K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.22 per kg, close to the world average of $6.93.
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 self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imports (HS 3919.90): 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 3919.90: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 146% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by Taiwan (9%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 357% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.22 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $6.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (wide format)?
The HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) is subheading 3919.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3919 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the DR Congo. Tell us your product to see it live.
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