Canned potatoes imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of canned potatoes by the DR Congo reached $5.4 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 44% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $5.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 597 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 400 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 417 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 463 t |
| 2017 | $789K | 336 t |
Where the DR Congo imports canned potatoes from
South Africa alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+269% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.8M | 52% |
| Zambia | $1.6M | 30% |
| Belgium | $461K | 8.6% |
| France | $301K | 5.6% |
| Kenya | $173K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 0.3% |
| India | $14K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $8K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.73 per kg, 21% below the world average of $3.47, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 canned potatoes imports (HS 2005.20): 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 2005.20: Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of canned potatoes imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported canned potatoes worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply canned potatoes to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Zambia (29%) and Belgium (9%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of canned potatoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.73 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $3.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of canned potatoes to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $789 thousand in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 582%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for canned potatoes?
The HS code for canned potatoes is subheading 2005.20. It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2005 page.
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