Synthetic staple fabric imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported synthetic staple fabric worth $4.9 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.1 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 | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 1.2K t |
Product types under HS 5512
| 5512.19 | Polyester staple fabric (other) | 67% |
| 5512.11 | Polyester staple fabric (natural) | 33% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5512.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.40 per kg, 43% below the world average of $7.71, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 staple fabric imports (HS 5512): 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 5512: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple fabric imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported synthetic staple fabric worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple fabric to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Uganda (5%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 29% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.40 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $7.71 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 staple fabric to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $11.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple fabric?
The HS code for synthetic staple fabric is heading 5512. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 5512.19 (67% of the value) and 5512.11 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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