Canned tomatoes imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $26.4 million of canned tomatoes in 2024 (22.6 thousand tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $26.4M | 22.6K t |
| 2023 | $24.4M | 19.1K t |
| 2022 | $28.2M | 22.7K t |
| 2021 | $15.2M | 13.1K t |
| 2020 | $21.9M | 20.4K t |
| 2019 | $16.6M | 15.6K t |
| 2018 | $15.6M | 15.7K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 10.0K t |
Where the DR Congo imports canned tomatoes from
China alone supplied 77% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.3M | 77% |
| Uganda | $4.8M | 18% |
| Italy | $767K | 2.9% |
| Angola | $345K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $179K | 0.7% |
| France | $55K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $24K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $19K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2002
| 2002.90 | Tomato paste | 95% |
| 2002.10 | Vegetable preparations: tomatoes, whole or in pieces, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid | 4.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2002.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
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 tomatoes imports (HS 2002): 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 2002: Tomatoes; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of canned tomatoes imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported canned tomatoes worth $26.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply canned tomatoes to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($20.3 million), followed by Uganda (18%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 781% on the year.
What is the average import price of canned tomatoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $1.38 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 tomatoes to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $26.4 million in 2024, an increase of 165%. The peak was 2022 at $28.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.8 million a year.
Does the DR Congo also export canned tomatoes?
Yes. The DR Congo exported $379 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Uganda and Zambia. On balance the DR Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $26.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for canned tomatoes?
The HS code for canned tomatoes is heading 2002. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 2002.90 (95% of the value) and 2002.10 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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