Food preparations imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of food preparations by the DR Congo reached $66.8 million in 2024 (18.7 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $66.8M | 18.7K t |
| 2023 | $66.4M | 20.3K t |
| 2022 | $50.8M | 15.1K t |
| 2021 | $52.2M | 17.3K t |
| 2020 | $48.8M | 16.7K t |
| 2019 | $40.6M | 13.2K t |
| 2018 | $29.2M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $16.9M | 4.5K t |
Where the DR Congo imports food preparations from
The largest suppliers were United States (36%), Belgium (14%), South Africa (10%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+310% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $23.9M | 36% |
| Belgium | $9.7M | 15% |
| South Africa | $6.8M | 10% |
| Kenya | $5.2M | 7.8% |
| France | $3.9M | 5.9% |
| China | $3.0M | 4.5% |
| India | $2.8M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 2.7% |
| Zambia | $1.6M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 2106
| 2106.90 | Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10 | 99% |
| 2106.10 | Protein concentrate | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2106.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.57 per kg, 41% below the world average of $6.09, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo food preparations imports (HS 2106): 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 2106: Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of food preparations imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported food preparations worth $66.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply food preparations to the DR Congo?
The United States was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($23.9 million), followed by Belgium (14%) and South Africa (10%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 310% on the year.
What is the average import price of food preparations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.57 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $6.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of food preparations to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.9 million in 2017 to $66.8 million in 2024, an increase of 295%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $46.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for food preparations?
The HS code for food preparations is heading 2106. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 2106.90 (99% of the value) and 2106.10 (1%).
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