Dried and smoked fish imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported dried and smoked fish worth $18.0 million (10.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $18.0M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $16.6M | 13.9K t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 14.1K t |
| 2021 | $14.5M | 11.4K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 9.8K t |
| 2018 | $17.7M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.6M | 6.1K t |
Where the DR Congo imports dried and smoked fish from
Most of the value came from Norway (33%), Kenya (32%), Uganda (29%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0305
| 0305.59 | Dried fish (other) | 38% |
| 0305.53 | Dried salted demersal (other) | 33% |
| 0305.72 | Dried fish offal | 18% |
| 0305.69 | Salted fish (other) | 8.2% |
| 0305.39 | Dried salted fish fillets | 1.3% |
| 0305.20 | Dried fish livers and roe | 0.4% |
| 0305.41 | Smoked salmon | 0.3% |
| 0305.31 | Fish fillets: dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.66 per kg, 80% below the world average of $8.26, 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.
Dried and smoked fish exports from the DR Congo
Exports of dried and smoked fish by the DR Congo reached $573 thousand in 2024 (35 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 85% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $486K | 85% |
| Canada | $71K | 12% |
| Uganda | $9K | 1.6% |
| United States | $4K | 0.6% |
| France | $3K | 0.5% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo dried and smoked fish imports (HS 0305): 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 0305: Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process.
Common questions
What is the value of dried and smoked fish imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported dried and smoked fish worth $18.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried and smoked fish to the DR Congo?
Norway was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Kenya (32%) and Uganda (29%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried and smoked fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.66 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $8.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dried and smoked fish to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.6 million in 2017 to $18.0 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.1 million a year.
Does the DR Congo also export dried and smoked fish?
Yes. The DR Congo exported $573 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Canada and Uganda. On balance the DR Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $17.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried and smoked fish?
The HS code for dried and smoked fish is heading 0305. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 0305.59 (38% of the value) and 0305.53 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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