Maize imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported maize worth $8.4 million (37.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $12.6 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 | $8.4M | 37.2K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 42.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 32.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $12.6M | 49.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 35.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 21.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 13.1K t |
Where the DR Congo imports maize from
Most of the value came from Argentina (40%), Tanzania (27%), Zambia (13%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+454% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $3.4M | 40% |
| Tanzania | $2.3M | 27% |
| Zambia | $1.1M | 13% |
| United States | $479K | 5.7% |
| South Africa | $404K | 4.8% |
| Brazil | $335K | 4% |
| Angola | $259K | 3.1% |
| Uganda | $172K | 2% |
| India | $34K | 0.4% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1005
| 1005.90 | Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | 84% |
| 1005.10 | Corn seed | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.23 per kg, close to the world average of $0.24.
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 maize imports (HS 1005): 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 1005: Maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of maize imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported maize worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply maize to the DR Congo?
Argentina was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Tanzania (27%) and Zambia (13%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 454% on the year.
What is the average import price of maize per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of maize to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2020 at $12.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for maize?
The HS code for maize is heading 1005. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 1005.90 (84% of the value) and 1005.10 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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