Cocoa beans exports from the DR Congo: data, top buyers and prices
The DR Congo exported $351.3 million of cocoa beans in 2024 (62.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 194% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $351.3M | 62.7K t |
| 2023 | $119.6M | 43.5K t |
| 2022 | $98.2M | 38.6K t |
| 2021 | $46.7M | 17.4K t |
| 2020 | $34.7M | 13.1K t |
| 2019 | $39.1M | 16.8K t |
| 2018 | $17.2M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $27.9M | 12.1K t |
Where the DR Congo exports cocoa beans to
Most of it went to Malaysia (28%), India (20%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+349% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $97.0M | 28% |
| India | $70.1M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $39.2M | 11% |
| Indonesia | $38.9M | 11% |
| Spain | $36.7M | 10% |
| Singapore | $24.4M | 7% |
| France | $21.8M | 6.2% |
| Belgium | $9.8M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $7.0M | 2% |
| United States | $3.6M | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.60 per kg, close to the world average of $5.74.
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 cocoa beans exports (HS 1801): 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 1801: Cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted.
Common questions
What is the value of cocoa beans exported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo exported cocoa beans worth $351.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 62.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 137 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 194% on 2023.
Which countries buy cocoa beans from the DR Congo?
Malaysia was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($97.0 million), followed by India (20%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 349% on the year.
What is the average export price of cocoa beans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.60 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cocoa beans from the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Exports went from $27.9 million in 2017 to $351.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $91.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cocoa beans?
The HS code for cocoa beans is heading 1801. In the DR Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1801.00. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1801 page.
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