Fermented beverages imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $3.7 million of fermented beverages in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 872 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 879 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 918 t |
| 2017 | $640K | 532 t |
Where the DR Congo imports fermented beverages from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.4M | 67% |
| Namibia | $549K | 15% |
| Kenya | $483K | 13% |
| Uganda | $86K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $46K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.3% |
| Angola | $11K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $8K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $6K | 0.2% |
| France | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.41 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
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 fermented beverages imports (HS 2206): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2206: Fermented beverages, n.e.c. in chapter 22; (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake).
Common questions
What is the value of fermented beverages imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported fermented beverages worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply fermented beverages to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Namibia (15%) and Kenya (13%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average import price of fermented beverages per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fermented beverages to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $640 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 470%. The peak was 2022 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fermented beverages?
The HS code for fermented beverages is heading 2206. In the DR Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2206.00. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2206 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the DR Congo. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
World fermented beverages trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for the DR Congo
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.