Synthetic filament yarn imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $2.8 million of synthetic filament yarn in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.8 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 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 838 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 597 t |
| 2018 | $950K | 244 t |
| 2017 | $618K | 168 t |
Where the DR Congo imports synthetic filament yarn from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 58% |
| South Korea | $581K | 21% |
| Japan | $433K | 16% |
| India | $85K | 3.1% |
| Taiwan | $48K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $29K | 1% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5402
| 5402.62 | Plied polyester filament yarn | 36% |
| 5402.49 | Synthetic filament yarn (other) | 26% |
| 5402.34 | Textured polypropylene yarn | 17% |
| 5402.20 | High-tenacity polyester yarn | 8.8% |
| 5402.61 | Plied nylon filament yarn | 3.6% |
| 5402.33 | Textured polyester yarn | 3.1% |
| 5402.39 | Textured synthetic yarn (other) | 3.1% |
| 5402.69 | Plied synthetic filament yarn (other) | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.37 per kg, close to the world average of $2.52.
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 filament yarn imports (HS 5402): 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 5402: Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic filament yarn imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported synthetic filament yarn worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic filament yarn to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by South Korea (21%) and Japan (16%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $2.52 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 filament yarn to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $618 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 349%. The peak was 2022 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic filament yarn?
The HS code for synthetic filament yarn is heading 5402. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 5402.62 (36% of the value) and 5402.49 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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