Frozen fish imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen fish by the DR Congo reached $127.5 million in 2024 (143.5 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $127.5M | 143.5K t |
| 2023 | $139.4M | 142.8K t |
| 2022 | $111.6M | 92.1K t |
| 2021 | $97.0M | 87.5K t |
| 2020 | $79.9M | 84.2K t |
| 2019 | $103.5M | 125.3K t |
| 2018 | $90.1M | 67.0K t |
| 2017 | $84.0M | 105.0K t |
Where the DR Congo imports frozen fish from
The largest suppliers were Namibia (42%), Mauritania (42%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $54.2M | 43% |
| Mauritania | $53.5M | 42% |
| China | $12.8M | 10% |
| Peru | $1.4M | 1.1% |
| Angola | $1.2M | 1% |
| South Africa | $960K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $784K | 0.6% |
| Zambia | $773K | 0.6% |
| Morocco | $650K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $606K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 0303
| 0303.55 | Frozen jack mackerel | 47% |
| 0303.19 | Frozen salmonidae (other) | 28% |
| 0303.54 | Frozen mackerel | 10% |
| 0303.23 | Frozen tilapia | 7.6% |
| 0303.24 | Frozen catfish | 2.5% |
| 0303.53 | Frozen sardines and sprats | 2.3% |
| 0303.89 | Other frozen fish | 1.6% |
| 0303.66 | Frozen hake | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0303.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, 57% below the world average of $2.06, 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.
Frozen fish exports from the DR Congo
Exports of frozen fish by the DR Congo reached $300 thousand in 2024 (71 tonnes). South Korea alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $300K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo frozen fish imports (HS 0303): 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: Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported frozen fish worth $127.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 143.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen fish to the DR Congo?
Namibia was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($54.2 million), followed by Mauritania (42%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 213% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $2.06 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 fish to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $84.0 million in 2017 to $127.5 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2023 at $139.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $104.1 million a year.
Does the DR Congo also export frozen fish?
Yes. The DR Congo exported $300 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Korea. On balance the DR Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $127.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish?
The HS code for frozen fish is heading 0303. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 0303.55 (47% of the value) and 0303.19 (28%).
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