Frozen pork hams and shoulders imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen pork hams and shoulders by the DR Congo reached $4.7 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, 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 | $4.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 2.8K t |
Where the DR Congo imports frozen pork hams and shoulders from
Most of the value came from Germany (43%), Brazil (38%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.0M | 43% |
| Brazil | $1.8M | 38% |
| Netherlands | $538K | 12% |
| United States | $225K | 4.8% |
| South Africa | $74K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $63K | 1.4% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, 42% below the world average of $2.27, 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 pork hams and shoulders imports (HS 0203.22): 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 0203.22: Meat: of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen pork hams and shoulders imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported frozen pork hams and shoulders worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen pork hams and shoulders to the DR Congo?
Germany was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Brazil (38%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen pork hams and shoulders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $2.27 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 pork hams and shoulders to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2022 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen pork hams and shoulders?
The HS code for frozen pork hams and shoulders is subheading 0203.22. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0203 page.
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