Ammonium nitrate fertilizer imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ammonium nitrate fertilizer by the DR Congo reached $37.2 million in 2024 (49.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $37.2M | 49.7K t |
| 2023 | $31.0M | 28.7K t |
| 2022 | $44.2M | 41.7K t |
| 2021 | $30.3M | 45.1K t |
| 2020 | $21.7M | 36.9K t |
| 2019 | $30.9M | 54.9K t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 24.7K t |
| 2017 | $13.5M | 34.0K t |
Where the DR Congo imports ammonium nitrate fertilizer from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $20.3M | 55% |
| Tanzania | $8.9M | 24% |
| Zambia | $4.8M | 13% |
| Sweden | $3.2M | 8.5% |
| Angola | $32K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $15K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, 97% above the world average of $0.38. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo ammonium nitrate fertilizer imports (HS 3102.30): 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 3102.30: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium nitrate, whether or not in aqueous solution.
Common questions
What is the value of ammonium nitrate fertilizer imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported ammonium nitrate fertilizer worth $37.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 168 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply ammonium nitrate fertilizer to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($20.3 million), followed by Tanzania (24%) and Zambia (13%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 305% on the year.
What is the average import price of ammonium nitrate fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 97% above the world average of $0.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ammonium nitrate fertilizer to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.5 million in 2017 to $37.2 million in 2024, an increase of 176%. The peak was 2022 at $44.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ammonium nitrate fertilizer?
The HS code for ammonium nitrate fertilizer is subheading 3102.30. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3102 page.
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