Waterproof rubber footwear imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported waterproof rubber footwear worth $2.7 million (634 tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $6.2 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 | $2.7M | 634 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 594 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 699 t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $807K | 145 t |
Where the DR Congo imports waterproof rubber footwear from
China alone supplied 76% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 76% |
| South Africa | $386K | 14% |
| Zambia | $72K | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $57K | 2.1% |
| Uganda | $53K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $49K | 1.8% |
| India | $19K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $11K | 0.4% |
| France | $8K | 0.3% |
| Angola | $6K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6401
| 6401.92 | Waterproof rubber boots | 79% |
| 6401.99 | Waterproof rubber footwear (other) | 11% |
| 6401.10 | Waterproof steel-toe boots | 9.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.29 per kg, 43% below the world average of $7.50, 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 waterproof rubber footwear imports (HS 6401): 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 6401: Footwear; waterproof, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, (uppers not fixed to the sole nor assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar).
Common questions
What is the value of waterproof rubber footwear imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported waterproof rubber footwear worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 634 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply waterproof rubber footwear to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by South Africa (14%) and Zambia (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 174% on the year.
What is the average import price of waterproof rubber footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.29 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $7.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of waterproof rubber footwear to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $807 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 237%. The peak was 2020 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for waterproof rubber footwear?
The HS code for waterproof rubber footwear is heading 6401. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6401.92 (79% of the value) and 6401.99 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the DR Congo, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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