Cyanide imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $11.8 million of cyanide in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.2 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 | $11.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $16.2M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.0M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 6.6K t |
Where the DR Congo imports cyanide from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.6M | 98% |
| Tanzania | $111K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $76K | 0.6% |
| Uganda | $35K | 0.3% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2837
| 2837.11 | Cyanides and cyanide oxides: of sodium | 100% |
| 2837.20 | Complex cyanides | 0.1% |
| 2837.19 | Cyanides (non-sodium) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2837.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.91 per kg, close to the world average of $2.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2837: Cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides.
Common questions
What is the value of cyanide imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported cyanide worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 162 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply cyanide to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($11.6 million), followed by Tanzania (1%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of cyanide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.91 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $2.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cyanide to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $16.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cyanide?
The HS code for cyanide is heading 2837. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 2837.11 (100% of the value) and 2837.20 (0%).
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