Toiletry imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $6.0 million of toiletry in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 9% 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 | $6.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 756 t |
Where the DR Congo imports toiletry from
Most of the value came from South Africa (29%), China (18%), France (16%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.8M | 29% |
| China | $1.1M | 18% |
| France | $932K | 16% |
| Belgium | $898K | 15% |
| India | $266K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $261K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $176K | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $103K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $100K | 1.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $92K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 3307
| 3307.20 | Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: personal deodorants and antiperspirants | 55% |
| 3307.90 | Perfumes and deodorizers: perfuming or deodorizing preparations n.e.c. in heading no. 3307 | 24% |
| 3307.49 | Perfumes and deodorizers: perfuming or deodorizing preparations for rooms, (excluding those which operate by burning) | 11% |
| 3307.30 | Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations | 6% |
| 3307.41 | Perfumes and deodorizers: perfuming or deodorizing preparations for rooms, agarbatti and other odoriferous preparations which operate by burning… | 3.6% |
| 3307.10 | Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.74 per kg, 25% below the world average of $6.32, 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 toiletry imports (HS 3307): 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 3307: Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations; pre-shave, shaving, after-shave, bath preparations; personal deodorants and depilatories; room deodorisers, perfumed or not with disinfectant properties or not.
Common questions
What is the value of toiletry imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported toiletry worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 132nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply toiletry to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (18%) and France (16%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average import price of toiletry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.74 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $6.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of toiletry to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 131%. The peak was 2022 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for toiletry?
The HS code for toiletry is heading 3307. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3307.20 (55% of the value) and 3307.90 (24%).
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