Centrifugal cane sugar imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of centrifugal cane sugar by the DR Congo reached $12.2 million in 2024 (15.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 72% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $36.1 million.
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 | $12.2M | 15.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $28.8M | 25.0K t |
| 2017 | $36.1M | 24.7K t |
Where the DR Congo imports centrifugal cane sugar from
One supplier dominates: Zambia accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest (+840% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 22% above the world average of $0.65. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 centrifugal cane sugar imports (HS 1701.13): 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 1701.13: Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of centrifugal cane sugar imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported centrifugal cane sugar worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply centrifugal cane sugar to the DR Congo?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($11.4 million), followed by Angola (7%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 840% on the year.
What is the average import price of centrifugal cane sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $0.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of centrifugal cane sugar to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.1 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, a fall of 66%. The peak was 2017 at $36.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for centrifugal cane sugar?
The HS code for centrifugal cane sugar is subheading 1701.13. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1701 page.
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