DR Congo
A large Central African market where Pakistan sells used clothing and India sells medicines
DR Congo bought US$24 million of goods from Pakistan in 2025, 43% more than in 2020. India sold US$618 million, about 26 times as much. On DR Congo's own 2024 figures, Pakistan supplies about 0.23% of its imports and India about 5.8%.
Pakistan sold US$24 million to DR Congo, led by used clothing (US$9.5 million), ethanol, men's trousers, matches, packing sacks and confectionery.
- Imports from Pakistan (2025)
- US$ 24 M
- Imports from India (2025)
- US$ 618 M
- India sells
- 25.6× more
- Pakistan's share
- 0.23%
- India's share
- 5.85%
- Total imports
- US$ 13.59 B
- HS 6309 Textiles; worn clothing and other worn articles
- from Pakistan US$ 10 M, from India US$ 2 M
- HS 2207 Ethanol (undenatured)
- from Pakistan US$ 9 M, from India US$ 9 M
- HS 6203 Men's woven suits, trousers & shorts
- from Pakistan US$ 2 M, from India US$ 0.33 M
- HS 3605 Matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604
- from Pakistan US$ 0.83 M, from India US$ 0.23 M
- HS 6305 Packing sacks & bags
- from Pakistan US$ 0.73 M, from India US$ 0.53 M
- HS 1704 Sugar confectionery
- from Pakistan US$ 0.69 M, from India US$ 8 M
- HS 8544 Insulated wire & cable
- from Pakistan US$ 0.36 M, from India US$ 5 M
- HS 3004 Packaged medicines
- from Pakistan US$ 0.27 M, from India US$ 119 M
- HS 9018 Medical & surgical instruments
- from Pakistan US$ 0.22 M, from India US$ 3 M
- HS 6306 Tents, tarpaulins & awnings
- from Pakistan US$ 0.18 M, from India US$ 0.05 M
What does DR Congo import from Pakistan?
In 2025, DR Congo's top imports from Pakistan were: 1. Textiles; worn clothing and other worn articles (HS 6309), US$ 10 M; 2. Ethanol (undenatured) (HS 2207), US$ 9 M; 3. Men's woven suits, trousers & shorts (HS 6203), US$ 2 M; 4. Matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 (HS 3605), US$ 0.83 M; 5. Packing sacks & bags (HS 6305), US$ 0.73 M.
How much does DR Congo import from Pakistan compared with India?
In 2025, DR Congo imported US$ 24 M from Pakistan and US$ 618 M from India. India sells about 25.6 times as much as Pakistan. Pakistan holds 0.23% of DR Congo's imports and India 5.85%.
Which Pakistani products have the best export potential in DR Congo?
Products with room to grow include: Medicines (HS 3004) — India sells US$119 million; Pakistan US$0.3 million. Used clothing (HS 6309) — Pakistan leads India. Biscuits (HS 1905) — India sells US$8.9 million. Plastic film (HS 3920) — India sells US$9.3 million.
What should Pakistani exporters sell to DR Congo, based on India's exports?
Compare the "Where India leads" table on this page to see which products DR Congo buys from India that Pakistan could supply.
How can I find Pakistani suppliers for DR Congo?
Use the supplier search on BusinessListing.pk (https://businesslisting.pk/search?tab=suppliers) to find Pakistani manufacturers and exporters by product, then contact them or post a sourcing request.