Tarpaulins (other) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $2.2 million of tarpaulins (other) in 2024 (797 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 32% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $2.2M | 797 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 580 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 344 t |
| 2021 | $626K | 303 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 453 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 601 t |
| 2018 | $775K | 451 t |
| 2017 | $384K | 82 t |
Where the DR Congo imports tarpaulins (other) from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.72 per kg, 41% below the world average of $4.60, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo tarpaulins (other) imports (HS 6306.19): 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 6306.19: Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds: of textile materials other than synthetic fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of tarpaulins (other) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported tarpaulins (other) worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 797 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply tarpaulins (other) to the DR Congo?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (16%) and South Africa (13%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 383% on the year.
What is the average import price of tarpaulins (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.72 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $4.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tarpaulins (other) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $384 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 465%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tarpaulins (other)?
The HS code for tarpaulins (other) is subheading 6306.19. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6306 page.
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