Women's knit clothing imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $16.7 million of women's knit clothing in 2024 (868 tonnes). Value fell 49% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $33.0 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 | $16.7M | 868 t |
| 2023 | $33.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $19.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $14.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 1.5K t |
Where the DR Congo imports women's knit clothing from
China alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.9M | 95% |
| Turkey | $516K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $122K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $32K | 0.2% |
| France | $26K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $26K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $20K | 0.1% |
| India | $19K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6104
| 6104.53 | Women's synthetic knit skirt | 34% |
| 6104.43 | Women's synthetic knit dress | 19% |
| 6104.32 | Women's cotton knit jacket | 14% |
| 6104.33 | Women's synthetic knit jacket | 12% |
| 6104.52 | Women's cotton knit skirt | 5.7% |
| 6104.63 | Women's synthetic knit trousers | 5.6% |
| 6104.42 | Women's cotton knit dress | 2.8% |
| 6104.62 | Women's cotton knit trousers | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.27 per kg, close to the world average of $21.93.
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 knit clothing imports (HS 6104): 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 6104: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (not swimwear), women's or girls', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's knit clothing imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported women's knit clothing worth $16.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 868 tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's knit clothing to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($15.9 million), followed by Turkey (3%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 272% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's knit clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.27 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $21.93 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 knit clothing to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $16.7 million in 2024, an increase of 181%. The peak was 2023 at $33.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's knit clothing?
The HS code for women's knit clothing is heading 6104. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6104.53 (34% of the value) and 6104.43 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the DR Congo. Tell us your product to see it live.
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