Bakery products (other) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bakery products (other) by the DR Congo reached $5.4 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $5.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 686 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
Where the DR Congo imports bakery products (other) from
The largest suppliers were India (30%), France (18%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.6M | 30% |
| France | $981K | 18% |
| China | $759K | 14% |
| Malaysia | $626K | 12% |
| Belgium | $315K | 5.8% |
| South Africa | $283K | 5.2% |
| Poland | $240K | 4.4% |
| Kenya | $150K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $150K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $94K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.23 per kg, 37% below the world average of $3.56, 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 DR Congo bakery products (other) imports (HS 1905.90): 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 1905.90: Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of bakery products (other) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported bakery products (other) worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 137th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply bakery products (other) to the DR Congo?
India was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by France (18%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average import price of bakery products (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $3.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bakery products (other) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 133%. The peak was 2022 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for bakery products (other)?
The HS code for bakery products (other) is subheading 1905.90. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1905 page.
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