Apples and pears imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported apples and pears worth $3.9 million (5.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 45% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $3.9M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 2.7K t |
Where the DR Congo imports apples and pears from
South Africa alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0808
| 0808.10 | Apples | 92% |
| 0808.30 | Pears | 8.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, 39% below the world average of $1.08, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo apples and pears imports (HS 0808): 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 0808: Apples, pears and quinces; fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of apples and pears imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported apples and pears worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply apples and pears to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Turkey (1%) and Zambia (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 424% on the year.
What is the average import price of apples and pears per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $1.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of apples and pears to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for apples and pears?
The HS code for apples and pears is heading 0808. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 0808.10 (92% of the value) and 0808.30 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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