Chocolate imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $12.5 million of chocolate in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $22.9 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 | $12.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $22.9M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $17.1M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 1.2K t |
Where the DR Congo imports chocolate from
The largest suppliers were Zambia (25%), Belgium (16%), South Africa (13%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+499% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $3.2M | 25% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 16% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 13% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 9.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 8.2% |
| France | $884K | 7.1% |
| Brazil | $529K | 4.2% |
| Poland | $363K | 2.9% |
| Greece | $327K | 2.6% |
| Bulgaria | $281K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 1806
| 1806.90 | Chocolate preparations (other) | 71% |
| 1806.32 | Unfilled chocolate bars | 11% |
| 1806.31 | Filled chocolate bars | 10% |
| 1806.20 | Bulk chocolate | 6.1% |
| 1806.10 | Sweetened cocoa powder | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.06 per kg, 51% below the world average of $6.27, 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 chocolate imports (HS 1806): 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 1806: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of chocolate imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported chocolate worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply chocolate to the DR Congo?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Belgium (16%) and South Africa (13%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 499% on the year.
What is the average import price of chocolate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.06 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $6.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chocolate to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024, an increase of 183%. The peak was 2022 at $22.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for chocolate?
The HS code for chocolate is heading 1806. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 1806.90 (71% of the value) and 1806.32 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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