Specialty coated paper imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported specialty coated paper worth $4.9 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 78% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $22.9 million.
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 | $4.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $22.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 751 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 931 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 530 t |
Where the DR Congo imports specialty coated paper from
Most of the value came from China (36%), Italy (19%), Spain (17%). Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 36% |
| Italy | $918K | 19% |
| Spain | $833K | 17% |
| India | $398K | 8.1% |
| Belgium | $317K | 6.4% |
| Uganda | $311K | 6.3% |
| South Africa | $96K | 2% |
| Finland | $90K | 1.8% |
| Austria | $83K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $72K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 4811
| 4811.90 | Specialty coated paper (other types) | 73% |
| 4811.41 | Self-adhesive paper | 20% |
| 4811.59 | Plastic-coated paper | 3.6% |
| 4811.10 | Bituminized and tarred paper | 1.9% |
| 4811.49 | Gummed and adhesive paper | 1.4% |
| 4811.51 | Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) | 0.7% |
| 4811.60 | Wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.62 per kg, close to the world average of $2.61.
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 specialty coated paper imports (HS 4811): 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 4811: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, decorated or printed, rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty coated paper imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported specialty coated paper worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty coated paper to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Italy (19%) and Spain (17%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 480% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.62 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialty coated paper to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 275%. The peak was 2023 at $22.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty coated paper?
The HS code for specialty coated paper is heading 4811. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 4811.90 (73% of the value) and 4811.41 (20%).
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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