Fresh milk imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported fresh milk worth $5.4 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $5.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 1.3K t |
Where the DR Congo imports fresh milk from
Most of the value came from Zambia (42%), Germany (17%), South Africa (16%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $2.3M | 42% |
| Germany | $945K | 18% |
| South Africa | $892K | 17% |
| France | $550K | 10% |
| Belgium | $271K | 5% |
| Poland | $163K | 3% |
| Spain | $141K | 2.6% |
| Denmark | $58K | 1.1% |
| Portugal | $42K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $38K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 0401
| 0401.20 | Semi-skimmed milk | 83% |
| 0401.50 | Double cream | 12% |
| 0401.10 | Skim milk | 5% |
| 0401.40 | Whole milk | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, close to the world average of $0.94.
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 fresh milk imports (HS 0401): 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 0401: Milk and cream; not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh milk imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported fresh milk worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh milk to the DR Congo?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Germany (17%) and South Africa (16%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $0.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh milk to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 354%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh milk?
The HS code for fresh milk is heading 0401. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 0401.20 (83% of the value) and 0401.50 (12%).
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