Wood joinery and carpentry imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wood joinery and carpentry by the DR Congo reached $6.6 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $6.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 782 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 976 t |
Where the DR Congo imports wood joinery and carpentry from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 51% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 16% |
| Angola | $933K | 14% |
| South Africa | $933K | 14% |
| Belgium | $94K | 1.4% |
| Ukraine | $35K | 0.5% |
| France | $34K | 0.5% |
| India | $30K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $26K | 0.4% |
| Uganda | $21K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 4418
| 4418.20 | Wooden doors | 59% |
| 4418.74 | Mosaic flooring panels | 15% |
| 4418.99 | Wood joinery and carpentry (other) | 13% |
| 4418.40 | Concrete shuttering | 9.8% |
| 4418.50 | Wooden shingles | 1.9% |
| 4418.10 | Wooden windows | 1.4% |
| 4418.60 | Wooden posts and beams | 0.3% |
| 4418.75 | Engineered wood flooring | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4418.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.24 per kg, close to the world average of $2.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wood joinery and carpentry exports from the DR Congo
In 2024, the DR Congo exported wood joinery and carpentry worth $526 thousand (142 tonnes). Belgium alone took 62% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $326K | 62% |
| France | $68K | 13% |
| United States | $67K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $64K | 12% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo wood joinery and carpentry imports (HS 4418): 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 4418: Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels, assembled flooring panels, shingles and shakes.
Common questions
What is the value of wood joinery and carpentry imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported wood joinery and carpentry worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood joinery and carpentry to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Turkey (16%) and Angola (14%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 696% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood joinery and carpentry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.24 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $2.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wood joinery and carpentry to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 183%. The peak was 2023 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does the DR Congo also export wood joinery and carpentry?
Yes. The DR Congo exported $526 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, France and the United States. On balance the DR Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood joinery and carpentry?
The HS code for wood joinery and carpentry is heading 4418. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 4418.20 (58% of the value) and 4418.74 (15%).
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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