Coke imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported coke worth $8.5 million (29.2 thousand tonnes). That is 55% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $18.9 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 | $8.5M | 29.2K t |
| 2023 | $18.9M | 60.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 30.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 25.3K t |
| 2020 | $529K | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $67K | 704 t |
| 2018 | $899K | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $854K | 2.0K t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 per kg, close to the world average of $0.30.
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 coke imports (HS 2704): 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 2704: Coke and semi-coke; of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of coke imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported coke worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 145 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply coke to the DR Congo?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Zimbabwe (37%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of coke per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coke to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $854 thousand in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 901%. The peak was 2023 at $18.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for coke?
The HS code for coke is heading 2704. In the DR Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2704.00. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2704 page.
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