Butter imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of butter by the DR Congo reached $4.4 million in 2024 (640 tonnes). That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $4.4M | 640 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 495 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 768 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 502 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 361 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 539 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 333 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 366 t |
Where the DR Congo imports butter from
Most of the value came from France (45%), Denmark (15%), South Africa (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.0M | 45% |
| Denmark | $666K | 15% |
| South Africa | $651K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $524K | 12% |
| Belgium | $343K | 7.8% |
| Ireland | $99K | 2.3% |
| India | $60K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $38K | 0.9% |
| Angola | $20K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.85 per kg, close to the world average of $6.72.
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 butter imports (HS 0405.10): 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 0405.10: Dairy produce: derived from milk, butter.
Common questions
What is the value of butter imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported butter worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 640 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply butter to the DR Congo?
France was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Denmark (15%) and South Africa (15%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 478% on the year.
What is the average import price of butter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.85 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of butter to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. The peak was 2022 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for butter?
The HS code for butter is subheading 0405.10. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0405 page.
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