Frozen sardines and sprats imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported frozen sardines and sprats worth $3.0 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). That is 83% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 82% 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 | $3.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $892K | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $282K | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $106K | 868 t |
| 2017 | $45K | 118 t |
Where the DR Congo imports frozen sardines and sprats from
One supplier dominates: Mauritania accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mauritania grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, 26% below the world average of $0.81, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo frozen sardines and sprats imports (HS 0303.53): 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 0303.53: Fish: frozen, sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), 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 sardines and sprats imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported frozen sardines and sprats worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen sardines and sprats to the DR Congo?
Mauritania was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Namibia (13%) and Tanzania (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Mauritania grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen sardines and sprats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $0.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen sardines and sprats to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen sardines and sprats?
The HS code for frozen sardines and sprats is subheading 0303.53. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the DR Congo. Tell us your product to see it live.
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