Alcohol imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alcohol by the DR Congo reached $5.7 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.2 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 | $5.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 4.3K t |
Where the DR Congo imports alcohol from
Most of the value came from Thailand (27%), South Africa (12%), Belgium (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+462% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.5M | 27% |
| South Africa | $690K | 12% |
| Belgium | $439K | 7.8% |
| Malaysia | $439K | 7.8% |
| China | $429K | 7.6% |
| Indonesia | $427K | 7.6% |
| Brazil | $380K | 6.7% |
| Zambia | $370K | 6.6% |
| India | $363K | 6.4% |
| Kenya | $324K | 5.7% |
Product types under HS 2905
| 2905.17 | Higher fatty alcohols | 39% |
| 2905.45 | Glycerol (HS 2905.45) | 29% |
| 2905.32 | Propylene glycol | 13% |
| 2905.19 | Saturated monohydric alcohols (other) | 8.9% |
| 2905.12 | Propanol | 3.6% |
| 2905.11 | Methanol | 2.7% |
| 2905.44 | Pure sorbitol | 1.7% |
| 2905.31 | Ethylene glycol | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, 114% above the world average of $0.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 DR Congo alcohol imports (HS 2905): 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 2905: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of alcohol imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported alcohol worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply alcohol to the DR Congo?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by South Africa (12%) and Belgium (8%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 462% on the year.
What is the average import price of alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 114% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alcohol to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for alcohol?
The HS code for alcohol is heading 2905. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 2905.17 (39% of the value) and 2905.45 (29%).
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