Butter and dairy spreads imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of butter and dairy spreads by the DR Congo reached $4.9 million in 2024 (777 tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $4.9M | 777 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 589 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 836 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 515 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 403 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 592 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 376 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 440 t |
Where the DR Congo imports butter and dairy spreads from
The largest suppliers were France (41%), South Africa (18%), Denmark (14%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.0M | 41% |
| South Africa | $881K | 18% |
| Denmark | $666K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $524K | 11% |
| Belgium | $344K | 7% |
| New Zealand | $236K | 4.8% |
| Ireland | $99K | 2% |
| India | $61K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $56K | 1.1% |
| Uganda | $30K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 0405
| 0405.10 | Butter | 89% |
| 0405.90 | Milk fat | 9.2% |
| 0405.20 | Dairy spread | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.33 per kg, close to the world average of $6.74.
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 butter and dairy spreads imports (HS 0405): 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: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads.
Common questions
What is the value of butter and dairy spreads imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported butter and dairy spreads worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 777 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply butter and dairy spreads to the DR Congo?
France was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by South Africa (18%) and Denmark (14%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 147% on the year.
What is the average import price of butter and dairy spreads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.33 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $6.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of butter and dairy spreads to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. The peak was 2022 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for butter and dairy spreads?
The HS code for butter and dairy spreads is heading 0405. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 0405.10 (89% of the value) and 0405.90 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the DR Congo. Tell us your product to see it live.
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