Hydrogenated vegetable oil imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $8.5 million (5.7 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $30.6 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 | $8.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $22.2M | 10.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 8.6K t |
| 2018 | $30.6M | 25.9K t |
| 2017 | $15.4M | 7.7K t |
Where the DR Congo imports hydrogenated vegetable oil from
Most of the value came from Zambia (42%), South Africa (22%), Tanzania (16%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $3.6M | 42% |
| South Africa | $1.9M | 22% |
| Tanzania | $1.4M | 17% |
| Uganda | $1.1M | 13% |
| United States | $470K | 5.5% |
| Kenya | $53K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0% |
| Angola | $3K | 0% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
| Benin | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1516
| 1516.20 | Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined… | 100% |
| 1516.10 | Animal fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but… | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.48 per kg, close to the world average of $1.58.
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 hydrogenated vegetable oil imports (HS 1516): 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 1516: Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of hydrogenated vegetable oil imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydrogenated vegetable oil to the DR Congo?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by South Africa (22%) and Tanzania (16%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydrogenated vegetable oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.48 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydrogenated vegetable oil to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.4 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2018 at $30.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydrogenated vegetable oil?
The HS code for hydrogenated vegetable oil is heading 1516. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 1516.20 (100% of the value) and 1516.10 (0%).
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