Synthetic dye imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $2.0 million of synthetic dye in 2024 (321 tonnes). That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $2.0M | 321 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 273 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 268 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 219 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 250 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 226 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 216 t |
| 2017 | $854K | 211 t |
Where the DR Congo imports synthetic dye from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (39%), Cote d'Ivoire (18%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+163% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $791K | 39% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $368K | 18% |
| India | $333K | 16% |
| Uganda | $158K | 7.7% |
| South Africa | $151K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $141K | 6.9% |
| China | $63K | 3.1% |
| France | $37K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3204
| 3204.17 | Synthetic pigments | 39% |
| 3204.19 | Synthetic dyes (other) | 38% |
| 3204.12 | Acid dyes and mordant dyes | 12% |
| 3204.13 | Basic dyes | 4.8% |
| 3204.90 | Synthetic organic products (other) | 4.6% |
| 3204.16 | Reactive dyes | 0.6% |
| 3204.20 | Fluorescent brightening agents | 0.5% |
| 3204.11 | Disperse dyes | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.37 per kg, close to the world average of $7.25.
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 synthetic dye imports (HS 3204): 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 3204: Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores; whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic dye imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported synthetic dye worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 321 tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic dye to the DR Congo?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($791 thousand), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (18%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic dye per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.37 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $7.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic dye to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $854 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 140%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic dye?
The HS code for synthetic dye is heading 3204. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3204.17 (39% of the value) and 3204.19 (38%).
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