Technical textile imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $7.8 million of technical textile in 2024 (724 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $7.8M | 724 t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 777 t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 952 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 520 t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 745 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 595 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 578 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 363 t |
Where the DR Congo imports technical textile from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 65% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 20% |
| United States | $636K | 8.2% |
| Finland | $262K | 3.4% |
| India | $129K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $62K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $24K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $22K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $9K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5911
| 5911.90 | Technical textile (other articles) | 73% |
| 5911.40 | Oil press straining cloth | 23% |
| 5911.20 | Bolting cloth | 2.4% |
| 5911.32 | Paper machine heavy fabric | 1.3% |
| 5911.10 | Card clothing and technical fabric | 0.7% |
| 5911.31 | Paper machine endless fabric | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.75 per kg, 29% below the world average of $15.14, 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 technical textile imports (HS 5911): 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 5911: Textile products and articles for technical uses; specified in note 7 to this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of technical textile imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported technical textile worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 724 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply technical textile to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average import price of technical textile per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.75 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $15.14 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 textile to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 120%. The peak was 2022 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for technical textile?
The HS code for technical textile is heading 5911. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 5911.90 (72% of the value) and 5911.40 (23%).
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