Shaped wood imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported shaped wood worth $2.7 million (180 tonnes). That is 495% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 85% 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 | $2.7M | 180 t |
| 2023 | $457K | 159 t |
| 2022 | $169K | 45 t |
| 2021 | $302K | 347 t |
| 2020 | $109K | 80 t |
| 2019 | $134K | 101 t |
| 2018 | $304K | 193 t |
| 2017 | $37K | 28 t |
Where the DR Congo imports shaped wood from
Turkey alone supplied 97% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.6M | 97% |
| South Africa | $68K | 2.5% |
| China | $24K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 4409
| 4409.29 | Shaped hardwood | 99% |
| 4409.10 | Shaped softwood | 0.8% |
| 4409.22 | Shaped tropical wood | 0.2% |
| 4409.21 | Shaped bamboo | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4409.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.13 per kg, 834% above the world average of $1.62. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 shaped wood imports (HS 4409): 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 4409: Wood (including strips, friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled), continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, v-jointed, beaded or the like) along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed.
Common questions
What is the value of shaped wood imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported shaped wood worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 180 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 495% on 2023.
Which countries supply shaped wood to the DR Congo?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by South Africa (2%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of shaped wood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.13 per kg in 2024, 834% above the world average of $1.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of shaped wood to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $528 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for shaped wood?
The HS code for shaped wood is heading 4409. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 4409.29 (99% of the value) and 4409.10 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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