Dried legumes imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported dried legumes worth $29.3 million (38.0 thousand tonnes). That is 112% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $29.3M | 38.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 23.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $16.5M | 38.4K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 17.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 11.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 5.5K t |
Where the DR Congo imports dried legumes from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+615% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $23.8M | 81% |
| Angola | $2.3M | 7.8% |
| Uganda | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Tanzania | $654K | 2.2% |
| Kenya | $409K | 1.4% |
| China | $381K | 1.3% |
| India | $203K | 0.7% |
| Malawi | $125K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $115K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $69K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0713
| 0713.39 | Dried beans (other) | 52% |
| 0713.10 | Dried peas | 40% |
| 0713.33 | Dried kidney beans | 6.1% |
| 0713.31 | Dried mung beans | 1.3% |
| 0713.20 | Dried chickpeas | 0.2% |
| 0713.90 | Dried pulses (other) | 0.1% |
| 0713.60 | Dried pigeon peas | 0.1% |
| 0713.35 | Dried black-eyed peas | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0713.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, close to the world average of $0.80.
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 dried legumes imports (HS 0713): 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 0713: Vegetables, leguminous; shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried legumes imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported dried legumes worth $29.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 112% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried legumes to the DR Congo?
The United States was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($23.8 million), followed by Angola (8%) and Uganda (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 615% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried legumes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried legumes to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $29.3 million in 2024, an increase of 481%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried legumes?
The HS code for dried legumes is heading 0713. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 0713.39 (52% of the value) and 0713.10 (40%).
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