Ethyl alcohol imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported ethyl alcohol worth $26.6 million (31.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $26.6M | 31.7K t |
| 2023 | $32.7M | 36.3K t |
| 2022 | $24.7M | 27.5K t |
| 2021 | $13.9M | 17.3K t |
| 2020 | $19.4M | 24.1K t |
| 2019 | $15.8M | 20.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 6.3K t |
Where the DR Congo imports ethyl alcohol from
The largest suppliers were Uganda (30%), India (27%), Pakistan (15%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2207
| 2207.10 | Neutral alcohol (high strength) | 67% |
| 2207.20 | Denatured alcohol | 34% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, close to the world average of $0.97.
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 ethyl alcohol imports (HS 2207): 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 2207: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength.
Common questions
What is the value of ethyl alcohol imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported ethyl alcohol worth $26.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethyl alcohol to the DR Congo?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by India (27%) and Pakistan (15%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 139% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethyl alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $0.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ethyl alcohol to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $26.6 million in 2024, an increase of 396%. The peak was 2023 at $32.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethyl alcohol?
The HS code for ethyl alcohol is heading 2207. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 2207.10 (66% of the value) and 2207.20 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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