Hydroquinone imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hydroquinone by the DR Congo reached $8.3 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 130 countries. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.5 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 | $8.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 857 t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 747 t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 822 t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 769 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 668 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 670 t |
Where the DR Congo imports hydroquinone from
Most of the value came from Belgium (47%), Japan (28%), India (22%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $3.9M | 47% |
| Japan | $2.4M | 28% |
| India | $1.8M | 22% |
| China | $194K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.69 per kg, close to the world average of $5.90.
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 hydroquinone imports (HS 2907.22): 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 2907.22: Polyphenols: hydroquinone (quinol) and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of hydroquinone imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported hydroquinone worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 130 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydroquinone to the DR Congo?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Japan (28%) and India (22%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydroquinone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.69 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hydroquinone to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. The peak was 2022 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydroquinone?
The HS code for hydroquinone is subheading 2907.22. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2907 page.
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