Plastic-coated fabric imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic-coated fabric by the Republic of the Congo reached $2.6 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 171% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $2.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $962K | 177 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 328 t |
| 2021 | $479K | 250 t |
| 2020 | $353K | 111 t |
| 2019 | $352K | 108 t |
| 2018 | $353K | 97 t |
| 2017 | $593K | 205 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports plastic-coated fabric from
China alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+248% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 96% |
| India | $40K | 1.6% |
| France | $38K | 1.5% |
| United States | $8K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5903
| 5903.10 | PVC-coated fabric | 87% |
| 5903.20 | Polyurethane-coated fabric | 11% |
| 5903.90 | Plastic-coated textile fabric | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.57 per kg, 65% below the world average of $7.42, 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.
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The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo plastic-coated fabric imports (HS 5903): 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 5903: Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading no. 5902.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated fabric imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported plastic-coated fabric worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 171% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated fabric to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by India (2%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 672% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.57 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $7.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated fabric to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $593 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 339%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $842 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated fabric?
The HS code for plastic-coated fabric is heading 5903. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 5903.10 (87% of the value) and 5903.20 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the Republic of the 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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