Hormone medicines (packaged) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $2.2 million of hormone medicines (packaged) in 2024 (339 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | 339 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 303 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 253 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 162 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 123 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 63 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 99 t |
| 2017 | $960K | 81 t |
Where the DR Congo imports hormone medicines (packaged) from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.2M | 52% |
| China | $627K | 29% |
| Pakistan | $136K | 6.2% |
| France | $86K | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $83K | 3.8% |
| Latvia | $57K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $38K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.48 per kg, 98% below the world average of $378.99, 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 hormone medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.39): 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 3004.39: Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of hormone medicines (packaged) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported hormone medicines (packaged) worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 339 tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply hormone medicines (packaged) to the DR Congo?
India was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (29%) and Pakistan (6%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average import price of hormone medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.48 per kg in 2024, 98% below the world average of $378.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hormone medicines (packaged) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $960 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. The peak was 2022 at $2.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hormone medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for hormone medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.39. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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