Chewing gum imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chewing gum by the DR Congo reached $20.9 million in 2024 (11.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 countries. That is 15% 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 | $20.9M | 11.4K t |
| 2023 | $18.1M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $17.5M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $18.8M | 12.8K t |
| 2020 | $14.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 2.5K t |
Where the DR Congo imports chewing gum from
Most of the value came from Zambia (40%), Kenya (24%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $8.3M | 40% |
| Kenya | $5.1M | 25% |
| India | $3.1M | 15% |
| Brazil | $2.6M | 13% |
| Uganda | $1.2M | 5.6% |
| Pakistan | $548K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $31K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $29K | 0.1% |
| France | $26K | 0.1% |
| China | $23K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, 53% below the world average of $3.89, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo chewing gum imports (HS 1704.10): 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 1704.10: Sugar confectionery: chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated, not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of chewing gum imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported chewing gum worth $20.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply chewing gum to the DR Congo?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by Kenya (24%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average import price of chewing gum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $3.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chewing gum to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $20.9 million in 2024, an increase of 214%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for chewing gum?
The HS code for chewing gum is subheading 1704.10. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1704 page.
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