Worked building stone imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of worked building stone by the DR Congo reached $3.2 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 44% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $18.2 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 | $3.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 9.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 28.4K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 177.6K t |
| 2020 | $18.2M | 31.4K t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 10.6K t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 31.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 3.0K t |
Where the DR Congo imports worked building stone from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), India (15%), Tanzania (14%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 39% |
| India | $499K | 15% |
| Tanzania | $448K | 14% |
| South Africa | $244K | 7.5% |
| Italy | $241K | 7.4% |
| Turkey | $202K | 6.2% |
| Spain | $100K | 3.1% |
| Angola | $99K | 3.1% |
| Portugal | $40K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $40K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 6802
| 6802.91 | Marble (dressed) | 28% |
| 6802.93 | Granite (dressed) | 23% |
| 6802.10 | Decorative mosaic tiles | 15% |
| 6802.23 | Granite flat slabs | 14% |
| 6802.21 | Marble flat slabs | 13% |
| 6802.99 | Worked stone (other) | 5% |
| 6802.92 | Calcareous stone (dressed) | 1.9% |
| 6802.29 | Cut building stone (other) | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, close to the world average of $0.70.
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 worked building stone imports (HS 6802): 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 6802: Monumental or building stone, worked (except slate) and articles thereof (not of heading no. 6801) mosaic cubes etc., of natural stone including slate; artificially coloured granules of natural stone.
Common questions
What is the value of worked building stone imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported worked building stone worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply worked building stone to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by India (15%) and Tanzania (14%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of worked building stone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of worked building stone to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2020 at $18.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for worked building stone?
The HS code for worked building stone is heading 6802. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6802.91 (28% of the value) and 6802.93 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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