Crude palm oil exports from the DR Congo: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo exported crude palm oil worth $2.6 million (5.5 thousand tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 136% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.8 million.
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 | $2.6M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $961K | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $817K | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $6K | 5 t |
Where the DR Congo exports crude palm oil to
Uganda alone took 83% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+529% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.1M | 83% |
| Angola | $409K | 16% |
| United States | $41K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, 53% below the world average of $0.99, 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 crude palm oil exports (HS 1511.10): 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 1511.10: Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of crude palm oil exported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo exported crude palm oil worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 107 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries buy crude palm oil from the DR Congo?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 83% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Angola (16%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 725% on the year.
What is the average export price of crude palm oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $0.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of crude palm oil from the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for crude palm oil?
The HS code for crude palm oil is subheading 1511.10. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1511 page.
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