Brandy imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of brandy by the DR Congo reached $4.5 million in 2024 (384 tonnes). Value rose 36% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $10.1 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 | $4.5M | 384 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 237 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 315 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 158 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 143 t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 468 t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 462 t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 518 t |
Where the DR Congo imports brandy from
France alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.8M | 63% |
| South Africa | $610K | 14% |
| Tanzania | $434K | 9.6% |
| Namibia | $178K | 4% |
| Belgium | $122K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $111K | 2.5% |
| Luxembourg | $87K | 1.9% |
| Zambia | $54K | 1.2% |
| India | $21K | 0.5% |
| Uganda | $19K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.73 per kg, close to the world average of $10.50.
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 brandy imports (HS 2208.20): 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 2208.20: Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc.
Common questions
What is the value of brandy imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported brandy worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 384 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply brandy to the DR Congo?
France was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by South Africa (14%) and Tanzania (10%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 157% on the year.
What is the average import price of brandy per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.73 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $10.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of brandy to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2018 at $10.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for brandy?
The HS code for brandy is subheading 2208.20. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2208 page.
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