Compound fertilizer imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $12.5 million of compound fertilizer in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 126% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $12.5M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 7.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 9.8K t |
Where the DR Congo imports compound fertilizer from
One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 3105
| 3105.30 | Diammonium phosphate fertilizer | 59% |
| 3105.20 | NPK fertilizer (compound) | 22% |
| 3105.90 | Compound fertilizers (other) | 14% |
| 3105.60 | Phosphate and potassium fertilizer | 2.1% |
| 3105.59 | Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer | 1% |
| 3105.51 | Nitrate and phosphate fertilizer | 0.7% |
| 3105.10 | Compound fertilizer (tablets or small packs) | 0.7% |
| 3105.40 | Monoammonium phosphate fertilizer | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3105.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, 122% above the world average of $0.58. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 compound fertilizer imports (HS 3105): 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 3105: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, containing 2 or 3 of the elements nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium; other fertilisers; goods of chapter 31 in tablets or packages of gross weight not exceeding 10kg.
Common questions
What is the value of compound fertilizer imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported compound fertilizer worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 126% on 2023.
Which countries supply compound fertilizer to the DR Congo?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by South Africa (16%) and Zambia (6%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 352% on the year.
What is the average import price of compound fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 122% above the world average of $0.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of compound fertilizer to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024, an increase of 163%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for compound fertilizer?
The HS code for compound fertilizer is heading 3105. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3105.30 (59% of the value) and 3105.20 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the DR Congo. Tell us your product to see it live.
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