Toilet paper imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $5.9 million of toilet paper in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $5.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 1.3K t |
Where the DR Congo imports toilet paper from
China alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.57 per kg, 24% above the world average of $2.07. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo toilet paper imports (HS 4818.10): 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 4818.10: Paper articles: toilet paper.
Common questions
What is the value of toilet paper imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported toilet paper worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply toilet paper to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Belgium (23%) and South Africa (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of toilet paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.57 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $2.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of toilet paper to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for toilet paper?
The HS code for toilet paper is subheading 4818.10. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4818 page.
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