Women's clothing imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of women's clothing by the DR Congo reached $24.1 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $38.0 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 | $24.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $38.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $18.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 728 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 480 t |
Where the DR Congo imports women's clothing from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.4M | 93% |
| Turkey | $858K | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $275K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $154K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $112K | 0.5% |
| France | $57K | 0.2% |
| India | $42K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $38K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $30K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $23K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6204
| 6204.43 | Synthetic women's dresses | 25% |
| 6204.62 | Cotton women's trousers | 21% |
| 6204.23 | Synthetic women's ensembles | 15% |
| 6204.33 | Synthetic women's jackets | 11% |
| 6204.22 | Cotton women's ensembles | 10% |
| 6204.32 | Cotton women's jackets | 4.9% |
| 6204.63 | Synthetic women's trousers | 3.3% |
| 6204.52 | Cotton women's skirts | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.98 per kg, 62% below the world average of $29.26, 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 women's clothing imports (HS 6204): 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 6204: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of women's clothing imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported women's clothing worth $24.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's clothing to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($22.4 million), followed by Turkey (4%) and Belgium (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.98 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $29.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of women's clothing to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $24.1 million in 2024, an increase of 528%. The peak was 2023 at $38.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's clothing?
The HS code for women's clothing is heading 6204. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6204.43 (25% of the value) and 6204.62 (21%).
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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