Bran exports from the DR Congo: data, top buyers and prices
The DR Congo exported $20.1 million of bran in 2024 (79.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 23% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20.1M | 79.0K t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 63.8K t |
| 2022 | $16.3M | 66.1K t |
| 2021 | $20.7M | 98.8K t |
| 2020 | $19.0M | 104.7K t |
| 2019 | $13.8M | 78.9K t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 62.0K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 52.0K t |
Where the DR Congo exports bran to
Most of it went to United States (40%), Morocco (27%), Portugal (17%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.1M | 40% |
| Morocco | $5.5M | 27% |
| Portugal | $3.4M | 17% |
| Mauritania | $3.1M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.25 per kg, close to the world average of $0.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bran imports to the DR Congo
Imports of bran by the DR Congo reached $640 thousand in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Tanzania alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest (+243% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $343K | 54% |
| Angola | $168K | 26% |
| Zambia | $86K | 13% |
| South Africa | $42K | 6.5% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo bran exports (HS 2302): 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 2302: Bran, sharps and other residues; whether or not in the form of pellets derived from the sifting, milling or other working of cereals or of leguminous plants.
Common questions
What is the value of bran exported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo exported bran worth $20.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 79.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 151 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy bran from the DR Congo?
The United States was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Morocco (27%) and Portugal (17%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average export price of bran per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $0.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of bran from the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $20.1 million in 2024, an increase of 153%. The peak was 2021 at $20.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.7 million a year.
Does the DR Congo also import bran?
Yes. The DR Congo imported $640 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tanzania, Angola and Zambia. On balance the DR Congo is a net exporter of this product, by about $19.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for bran?
The HS code for bran is heading 2302. In the DR Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2302.30. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2302 page.
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