Dried fish offal imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $3.2 million of dried fish offal in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is 1120% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 87% 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 | $3.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $263K | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $240K | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $458K | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $369K | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $523K | 929 t |
| 2017 | $40K | 458 t |
Where the DR Congo imports dried fish offal from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, 95% below the world average of $18.89, 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 fish offal exports from the DR Congo
The DR Congo exported $486 thousand of dried fish offal in 2024 (3 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $486K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo dried fish offal imports (HS 0305.72): 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 0305.72: Fish: edible offal, fish heads, tails and maws.
Common questions
What is the value of dried fish offal imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported dried fish offal worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 80 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply dried fish offal to the DR Congo?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Tanzania (11%) and Namibia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried fish offal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, 95% below the world average of $18.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried fish offal to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $782 thousand a year.
Does the DR Congo also export dried fish offal?
Yes. The DR Congo exported $486 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong. On balance the DR Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried fish offal?
The HS code for dried fish offal is subheading 0305.72. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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