Herbal cigars imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported herbal cigars worth $2.6 million (380 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 189 countries. Value fell 39% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.4 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 | $2.6M | 380 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 632 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 513 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 561 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 353 t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 763 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 122 t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 929 t |
Where the DR Congo imports herbal cigars from
Tanzania alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $2.6M | 100% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.93 per kg, 85% below the world average of $44.78, 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 herbal cigars imports (HS 2402.90): 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 2402.90: Cigars, cigarillos and cheroots: containing tobacco substitutes including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto.
Common questions
What is the value of herbal cigars imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported herbal cigars worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 380 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply herbal cigars to the DR Congo?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by South Africa (0%) and Belgium (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 295% on the year.
What is the average import price of herbal cigars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.93 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $44.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of herbal cigars to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2017 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for herbal cigars?
The HS code for herbal cigars is subheading 2402.90. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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