Textile-reinforced conveyor belt imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textile-reinforced conveyor belt by the DR Congo reached $3.1 million in 2024 (715 tonnes). That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.2 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 | $3.1M | 715 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 613 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 712 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 567 t |
| 2017 | $995K | 248 t |
Where the DR Congo imports textile-reinforced conveyor belt from
Most of the value came from China (46%), South Africa (28%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 47% |
| South Africa | $862K | 28% |
| Germany | $247K | 8% |
| Netherlands | $156K | 5.1% |
| Zambia | $148K | 4.8% |
| India | $129K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $64K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $32K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.32 per kg, 21% above the world average of $3.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 textile-reinforced conveyor belt imports (HS 4010.12): 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 4010.12: Rubber: vulcanised, conveyor belts or belting, reinforced only with textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of textile-reinforced conveyor belt imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported textile-reinforced conveyor belt worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 715 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile-reinforced conveyor belt to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by South Africa (28%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 545% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile-reinforced conveyor belt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.32 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $3.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile-reinforced conveyor belt to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $995 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 210%. The peak was 2021 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile-reinforced conveyor belt?
The HS code for textile-reinforced conveyor belt is subheading 4010.12. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4010 page.
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