Frozen catfish imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported frozen catfish worth $3.2 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 131 countries for imports of this product. That is 42% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.1 million.
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 | $3.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 1.6K t |
Where the DR Congo imports frozen catfish from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 94% |
| South Africa | $180K | 5.7% |
| Malaysia | $19K | 0.6% |
| Benin | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.46 per kg, close to the world average of $1.70.
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 frozen catfish imports (HS 0303.24): 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 0303.24: Fish: frozen, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen catfish imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported frozen catfish worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 131 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen catfish to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by South Africa (6%) and Malaysia (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen catfish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.46 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of frozen catfish to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2021 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen catfish?
The HS code for frozen catfish is subheading 0303.24. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0303 page.
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