Fatty acid imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $3.5 million of fatty acid in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $3.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 2.1K t |
Where the DR Congo imports fatty acid from
Indonesia alone supplied 62% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $2.2M | 62% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 31% |
| Thailand | $101K | 2.9% |
| India | $77K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $26K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.4% |
| China | $11K | 0.3% |
| Senegal | $10K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3823
| 3823.11 | Stearic acid | 41% |
| 3823.70 | Industrial fatty alcohols | 30% |
| 3823.19 | Fatty acids (other species) | 29% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3823.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, close to the world average of $1.24.
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 fatty acid imports (HS 3823): 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 3823: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols.
Common questions
What is the value of fatty acid imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported fatty acid worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply fatty acid to the DR Congo?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Malaysia (31%) and Thailand (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 712% on the year.
What is the average import price of fatty acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $1.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fatty acid to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fatty acid?
The HS code for fatty acid is heading 3823. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3823.11 (41% of the value) and 3823.70 (30%).
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