Uncoated paperboard imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported uncoated paperboard worth $2.5 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $2.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $853K | 857 t |
| 2020 | $657K | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $684K | 999 t |
| 2018 | $510K | 680 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 2.3K t |
Where the DR Congo imports uncoated paperboard from
Most of the value came from Portugal (33%), Egypt (24%), Poland (18%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $823K | 33% |
| Egypt | $616K | 24% |
| Poland | $454K | 18% |
| Sweden | $262K | 10% |
| Czech Republic | $144K | 5.7% |
| Angola | $102K | 4% |
| South Africa | $58K | 2.3% |
| China | $51K | 2% |
| Belgium | $15K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4805
| 4805.24 | Light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2) | 38% |
| 4805.25 | Heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) | 24% |
| 4805.19 | Fluting paper (other types) | 20% |
| 4805.11 | Semi-chemical fluting paper | 10% |
| 4805.91 | Uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) | 5.7% |
| 4805.40 | Filter paper and paperboard | 1.3% |
| 4805.93 | Uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) | 0.9% |
| 4805.30 | Sulfite wrapping paper | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4805.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, close to the world average of $0.56.
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 uncoated paperboard imports (HS 4805): 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 4805: Uncoated paper and paperboard n.e.c., in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated paperboard imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported uncoated paperboard worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated paperboard to the DR Congo?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($823 thousand), followed by Egypt (24%) and Poland (18%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 240% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated paperboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $0.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of uncoated paperboard to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 115%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated paperboard?
The HS code for uncoated paperboard is heading 4805. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 4805.24 (38% of the value) and 4805.25 (24%).
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