Bulk pet food imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bulk pet food by the DR Congo reached $2.3 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 69% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 2.2K t |
Where the DR Congo imports bulk pet food from
Most of the value came from Belgium (29%), France (22%), South Africa (15%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $668K | 29% |
| France | $510K | 22% |
| South Africa | $342K | 15% |
| Zambia | $313K | 14% |
| Germany | $220K | 9.6% |
| Netherlands | $119K | 5.2% |
| Ireland | $36K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $34K | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $22K | 1% |
| Uganda | $9K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, close to the world average of $1.02.
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 bulk pet food imports (HS 2309.90): 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 2309.90: Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk pet food imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported bulk pet food worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 161st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk pet food to the DR Congo?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($668 thousand), followed by France (22%) and South Africa (15%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk pet food per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bulk pet food to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2017 at $2.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk pet food?
The HS code for bulk pet food is subheading 2309.90. 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 2309 page.
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