Cigarettes imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $68.7 million of cigarettes in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $68.7M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $61.0M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $50.9M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $54.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $42.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $42.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $23.0M | 2.8K t |
Where the DR Congo imports cigarettes from
Most of the value came from Tanzania (46%), South Africa (26%), Kenya (24%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $31.9M | 47% |
| South Africa | $18.2M | 27% |
| Kenya | $16.8M | 25% |
| South Korea | $889K | 1.3% |
| Zambia | $620K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $151K | 0.2% |
| China | $69K | 0.1% |
| United States | $21K | 0% |
| Slovakia | $5K | 0% |
| Angola | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2402
| 2402.20 | Cigarettes: containing tobacco | 96% |
| 2402.90 | Herbal cigars | 3.8% |
| 2402.10 | Cigars | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.50 per kg, 67% below the world average of $22.88, 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 cigarettes imports (HS 2402): 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 2402: Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes; of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarettes imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported cigarettes worth $68.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigarettes to the DR Congo?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($31.9 million), followed by South Africa (26%) and Kenya (24%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 391% on the year.
What is the average import price of cigarettes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.50 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $22.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cigarettes to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.0 million in 2017 to $68.7 million in 2024, an increase of 198%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $43.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarettes?
The HS code for cigarettes is heading 2402. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 2402.20 (96% of the value) and 2402.90 (4%).
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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