Coffee exports from the DR Congo: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of coffee by the DR Congo reached $28.8 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $28.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $31.7M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $33.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $19.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $18.0M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $19.0M | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $16.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $17.4M | 5.1K t |
Where the DR Congo exports coffee to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (28%), Germany (16%), France (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+257% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $8.2M | 29% |
| Germany | $4.5M | 16% |
| France | $2.8M | 9.9% |
| Poland | $2.2M | 7.7% |
| Kenya | $1.8M | 6.3% |
| India | $1.5M | 5% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 4.9% |
| United States | $1.3M | 4.7% |
| Denmark | $1.0M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 3.5% |
Product types under HS 0901
| 0901.11 | Green coffee beans | 98% |
| 0901.12 | Decaffeinated green coffee | 1.6% |
| 0901.90 | Coffee husks and substitutes | 0% |
| 0901.21 | Roasted coffee beans | 0% |
| 0901.22 | Roasted decaffeinated coffee | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0901.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.88 per kg, close to the world average of $5.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coffee imports to the DR Congo
In 2024, the DR Congo imported coffee worth $640 thousand (130 tonnes). Most of the value came from South Africa (40%), Belgium (20%), Kenya (15%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $253K | 40% |
| Belgium | $127K | 20% |
| Kenya | $97K | 15% |
| Turkey | $47K | 7.4% |
| Malawi | $47K | 7.4% |
| France | $45K | 7.1% |
| Zambia | $10K | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $10K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.4% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo coffee exports (HS 0901): 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 0901: Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion.
Common questions
What is the value of coffee exported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo exported coffee worth $28.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy coffee from the DR Congo?
Italy was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by Germany (16%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 257% on the year.
What is the average export price of coffee per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.88 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $5.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of coffee from the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.4 million in 2017 to $28.8 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2022 at $33.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.0 million a year.
Does the DR Congo also import coffee?
Yes. The DR Congo imported $640 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Belgium and Kenya. On balance the DR Congo is a net exporter of this product, by about $28.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coffee?
The HS code for coffee is heading 0901. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 0901.11 (98% of the value) and 0901.12 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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