Live sheep and goats imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of live sheep and goats by the DR Congo reached $2.4 million in 2024 (705 tonnes). Value rose 101% on 2023. Over 2019-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 201% 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 | $2.4M | 705 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 711 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 549 t |
| 2021 | $702K | 362 t |
| 2020 | $29K | 6 t |
| 2019 | $10K | 0 t |
Where the DR Congo imports live sheep and goats from
Uganda alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0104
| 0104.20 | Live goats | 91% |
| 0104.10 | Sheep: live | 9.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.45 per kg, close to the world average of $4.23.
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 live sheep and goats imports (HS 0104): 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 0104: Sheep and goats; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live sheep and goats imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported live sheep and goats worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 705 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 101% on 2023.
Which countries supply live sheep and goats to the DR Congo?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Angola (28%) and Tanzania (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 311% on the year.
What is the average import price of live sheep and goats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.45 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $4.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of live sheep and goats to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10 thousand in 2019 to $2.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 6 years the average was $905 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for live sheep and goats?
The HS code for live sheep and goats is heading 0104. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 0104.20 (91% of the value) and 0104.10 (9%).
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