Technical garment imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $2.3 million of technical garment in 2024 (640 tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.4 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 | $2.3M | 640 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 706 t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 933 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 494 t |
| 2017 | $541K | 28 t |
Where the DR Congo imports technical garment from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Belgium (28%), Uganda (13%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+925% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $911K | 40% |
| Belgium | $637K | 28% |
| Uganda | $290K | 13% |
| South Africa | $137K | 6% |
| France | $115K | 5% |
| India | $38K | 1.7% |
| Zambia | $31K | 1.4% |
| Lesotho | $29K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $17K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 6210
| 6210.10 | Felt and non-woven garments | 55% |
| 6210.40 | Technical men's garments | 24% |
| 6210.20 | Technical men's overcoats | 11% |
| 6210.50 | Technical women's garments | 5.6% |
| 6210.30 | Technical women's overcoats | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6210.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.56 per kg, 82% below the world average of $19.37, 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 technical garment imports (HS 6210): 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 6210: Garments made up of fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of technical garment imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported technical garment worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 640 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply technical garment to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($911 thousand), followed by Belgium (28%) and Uganda (13%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 925% on the year.
What is the average import price of technical garment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.56 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $19.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of technical garment to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $540 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 321%. The peak was 2022 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for technical garment?
The HS code for technical garment is heading 6210. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6210.10 (55% of the value) and 6210.40 (24%).
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