Toothpaste imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported toothpaste worth $7.6 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $22.3 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 | $7.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $22.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 2.2K t |
Where the DR Congo imports toothpaste from
China alone supplied 66% of it.
Product types under HS 3306
| 3306.10 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: dentifrices | 89% |
| 3306.90 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: other than dentifrices | 10% |
| 3306.20 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss) | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.09 per kg, 60% below the world average of $5.25, 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 toothpaste imports (HS 3306): 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 3306: Oral or dental hygiene preparations; including fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages.
Common questions
What is the value of toothpaste imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported toothpaste worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply toothpaste to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Zambia (9%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of toothpaste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.09 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $5.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of toothpaste to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2018 at $22.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for toothpaste?
The HS code for toothpaste is heading 3306. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3306.10 (89% of the value) and 3306.90 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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