Wooden furniture imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported wooden furniture worth $11.0 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.8 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 | $11.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $13.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 1.4K t |
Where the DR Congo imports wooden furniture from
Most of the value came from China (35%), Turkey (20%), South Africa (11%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+513% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 35% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 20% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 11% |
| France | $955K | 8.7% |
| Belgium | $739K | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $636K | 5.8% |
| Brazil | $321K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $306K | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $214K | 2% |
| United States | $127K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.31 per kg, 28% below the world average of $3.20, 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 wooden furniture imports (HS 9403.60): 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 9403.60: Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden furniture imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported wooden furniture worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden furniture to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Turkey (20%) and South Africa (11%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 513% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.31 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $3.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wooden furniture to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, an increase of 147%. The peak was 2018 at $13.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden furniture?
The HS code for wooden furniture is subheading 9403.60. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9403 page.
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