Liqueurs and cordials imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of liqueurs and cordials by the DR Congo reached $3.9 million in 2024 (838 tonnes). Value rose 65% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $3.9M | 838 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 428 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 670 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 333 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 349 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 599 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 284 t |
Where the DR Congo imports liqueurs and cordials from
Most of the value came from South Africa (37%), Namibia (18%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest (+355% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.4M | 37% |
| Namibia | $718K | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $528K | 14% |
| Uganda | $417K | 11% |
| France | $246K | 6.3% |
| Zambia | $207K | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $164K | 4.2% |
| Spain | $123K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $45K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.63 per kg, 28% below the world average of $6.44, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo liqueurs and cordials imports (HS 2208.70): 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 2208.70: Liqueurs and cordials.
Common questions
What is the value of liqueurs and cordials imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported liqueurs and cordials worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 838 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply liqueurs and cordials to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Namibia (18%) and the United Kingdom (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 355% on the year.
What is the average import price of liqueurs and cordials per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.63 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $6.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of liqueurs and cordials to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 176%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for liqueurs and cordials?
The HS code for liqueurs and cordials is subheading 2208.70. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2208 page.
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