Technical textile (other articles) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $5.6 million of technical textile (other articles) in 2024 (442 tonnes). That is 78% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $5.6M | 443 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 275 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 281 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 102 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 291 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 107 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 117 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 216 t |
Where the DR Congo imports technical textile (other articles) from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 56% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 25% |
| United States | $636K | 11% |
| Finland | $262K | 4.6% |
| India | $113K | 2% |
| Turkey | $24K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $22K | 0.4% |
| Uganda | $20K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.74 per kg, close to the world average of $11.43.
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 textile (other articles) imports (HS 5911.90): 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 5911.90: Textile products and articles for technical uses: n.e.c. in heading no. 5911.
Common questions
What is the value of technical textile (other articles) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported technical textile (other articles) worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 442 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply technical textile (other articles) to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by South Africa (24%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of technical textile (other articles) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.74 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $11.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of technical textile (other articles) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 133%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for technical textile (other articles)?
The HS code for technical textile (other articles) is subheading 5911.90. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5911 page.
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