Cereal flour imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported cereal flour worth $53.3 million (140.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 220 countries for imports of this product. That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $84.0 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 | $53.3M | 140.5K t |
| 2023 | $45.9M | 125.5K t |
| 2022 | $84.0M | 234.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 32.6K t |
| 2020 | $14.0M | 44.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 31.8K t |
| 2018 | $12.4M | 54.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 8.1K t |
Where the DR Congo imports cereal flour from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (42%), Tanzania (20%), Brazil (18%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1102
| 1102.20 | Corn flour | 86% |
| 1102.90 | Cereal flour (other types) | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, 51% below the world average of $0.78, 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 cereal flour imports (HS 1102): 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 1102: Cereal flours; other than of wheat or meslin.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal flour imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported cereal flour worth $53.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 140.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 220 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply cereal flour to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($22.2 million), followed by Tanzania (20%) and Brazil (18%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average import price of cereal flour per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $0.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cereal flour to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $53.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $84.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal flour?
The HS code for cereal flour is heading 1102. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 1102.20 (86% of the value) and 1102.90 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the DR Congo, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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