Cereal groats imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cereal groats by the DR Congo reached $167.9 million in 2024 (384.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 211 countries for imports of this product. That is 96% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $167.9M | 384.6K t |
| 2023 | $85.8M | 217.6K t |
| 2022 | $63.7M | 121.5K t |
| 2021 | $58.5M | 172.0K t |
| 2020 | $59.5M | 170.9K t |
| 2019 | $19.7M | 56.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $21.0M | 56.9K t |
Where the DR Congo imports cereal groats from
South Africa alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $109.2M | 65% |
| United States | $54.5M | 33% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $1.1M | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $808K | 0.5% |
| Namibia | $535K | 0.3% |
| Romania | $222K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $171K | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | $95K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $10K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1103
| 1103.13 | Corn groats | 99% |
| 1103.20 | Cereal pellets | 0.9% |
| 1103.19 | Cereal groats (other types) | 0.5% |
| 1103.11 | Wheat groats | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1103.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.44 per kg, close to the world average of $0.49.
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 groats imports (HS 1103): 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 1103: Cereal groats; meal and pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal groats imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported cereal groats worth $167.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 384.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 211 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 96% on 2023.
Which countries supply cereal groats to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($109.2 million), followed by the United States (32%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average import price of cereal groats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.44 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cereal groats to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.0 million in 2017 to $167.9 million in 2024, an increase of 699%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $59.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal groats?
The HS code for cereal groats is heading 1103. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 1103.13 (98% of the value) and 1103.20 (1%).
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