Frozen mackerel imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $12.7 million of frozen mackerel in 2024 (12.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $17.0 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 | $12.7M | 12.7K t |
| 2023 | $17.0M | 22.8K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 17.8K t |
Where the DR Congo imports frozen mackerel from
One supplier dominates: Namibia accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+257% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, 35% below the world average of $1.54, 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 frozen mackerel imports (HS 0303.54): 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 0303.54: Fish: frozen, mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), 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 mackerel imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported frozen mackerel worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen mackerel to the DR Congo?
Namibia was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by Mauritania (21%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 257% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen mackerel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $1.54 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 mackerel to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2023 at $17.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen mackerel?
The HS code for frozen mackerel is subheading 0303.54. 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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