Cheese imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported cheese worth $4.8 million (884 tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $4.8M | 884 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 717 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 643 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 672 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 365 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 441 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 475 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 286 t |
Where the DR Congo imports cheese from
Most of the value came from France (32%), South Africa (29%), Denmark (12%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.6M | 32% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 29% |
| Denmark | $566K | 12% |
| Belgium | $413K | 8.5% |
| Netherlands | $186K | 3.8% |
| Poland | $140K | 2.9% |
| Morocco | $132K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $117K | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $88K | 1.8% |
| Kenya | $78K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 0406
| 0406.90 | Hard aged cheese | 53% |
| 0406.10 | Fresh cheese | 25% |
| 0406.30 | Processed cheese | 19% |
| 0406.20 | Grated cheese | 3.2% |
| 0406.40 | Blue cheese | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.48 per kg, close to the world average of $5.48.
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 cheese imports (HS 0406): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 0406: Cheese and curd.
Common questions
What is the value of cheese imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported cheese worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 884 tonnes. That ranks it 135th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply cheese to the DR Congo?
France was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by South Africa (29%) and Denmark (12%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.48 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cheese to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 213%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cheese?
The HS code for cheese is heading 0406. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 0406.90 (53% of the value) and 0406.10 (25%).
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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