Fish fillets imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fish fillets by the DR Congo reached $3.1 million in 2024 (921 tonnes). That is 18% 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 | $3.1M | 921 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 990 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 349 t |
| 2017 | $520K | 262 t |
Where the DR Congo imports fish fillets from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.3M | 72% |
| Belgium | $312K | 9.9% |
| South Africa | $220K | 7% |
| Tanzania | $123K | 3.9% |
| Namibia | $74K | 2.3% |
| China | $64K | 2% |
| Malaysia | $58K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.6% |
| France | $8K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $5K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0304
| 0304.31 | Fresh tilapia fillets | 48% |
| 0304.33 | Fresh Nile perch fillets | 12% |
| 0304.63 | Frozen Nile perch fillets | 11% |
| 0304.41 | Fresh salmon fillets | 9% |
| 0304.61 | Frozen tilapia fillets | 3.9% |
| 0304.62 | Frozen catfish fillets | 3.8% |
| 0304.74 | Frozen hake fillets | 3.2% |
| 0304.99 | Frozen fish meat (other) | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.42 per kg, 47% below the world average of $6.41, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo fish fillets imports (HS 0304): 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 0304: Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of fish fillets imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported fish fillets worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 921 tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply fish fillets to the DR Congo?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Belgium (10%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 233% on the year.
What is the average import price of fish fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.42 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $6.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fish fillets to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $520 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 505%. The peak was 2022 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for fish fillets?
The HS code for fish fillets is heading 0304. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 0304.31 (48% of the value) and 0304.33 (12%).
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