Cyclic alcohol imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported cyclic alcohol worth $3.6 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 146% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $3.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 960 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $619K | 371 t |
| 2019 | $958K | 692 t |
| 2018 | $227K | 18 t |
| 2017 | $349K | 206 t |
Where the DR Congo imports cyclic alcohol from
China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 80% |
| Namibia | $317K | 8.7% |
| Germany | $230K | 6.3% |
| Zambia | $178K | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2906
| 2906.19 | Cycloalcohols (other types) | 91% |
| 2906.11 | Menthol | 9.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2906.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, 75% below the world average of $5.25, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo cyclic alcohol imports (HS 2906): 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 2906: Alcohols; cyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of cyclic alcohol imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported cyclic alcohol worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 146% on 2023.
Which countries supply cyclic alcohol to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Namibia (9%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 240% on the year.
What is the average import price of cyclic alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $5.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cyclic alcohol to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $349 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 945%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cyclic alcohol?
The HS code for cyclic alcohol is heading 2906. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 2906.19 (91% of the value) and 2906.11 (9%).
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