Higher fatty alcohols imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of higher fatty alcohols by the DR Congo reached $2.2 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $2.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 636 t |
| 2021 | $618K | 440 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $607K | 505 t |
| 2018 | $402K | 286 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 861 t |
Where the DR Congo imports higher fatty alcohols from
Thailand alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.5M | 71% |
| Malaysia | $399K | 18% |
| Indonesia | $163K | 7.5% |
| Senegal | $28K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $22K | 1% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.8% |
| India | $8K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.58 per kg, close to the world average of $1.84.
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 higher fatty alcohols imports (HS 2905.17): 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 2905.17: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (stearyl alcohol).
Common questions
What is the value of higher fatty alcohols imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported higher fatty alcohols worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 147 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply higher fatty alcohols to the DR Congo?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Malaysia (18%) and Indonesia (7%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average import price of higher fatty alcohols per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.58 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of higher fatty alcohols to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2022 at $2.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for higher fatty alcohols?
The HS code for higher fatty alcohols is subheading 2905.17. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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