Margarine imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $7.8 million of margarine in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $7.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 3.7K t |
Where the DR Congo imports margarine from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (46%), Kenya (25%), Indonesia (9%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+183% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.6M | 46% |
| Kenya | $1.9M | 25% |
| Indonesia | $693K | 8.9% |
| Belgium | $316K | 4.1% |
| France | $298K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $218K | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $190K | 2.4% |
| Zambia | $169K | 2.2% |
| Uganda | $133K | 1.7% |
| Brazil | $133K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 1517
| 1517.10 | Margarine (solid) | 54% |
| 1517.90 | Edible fat blends and spreads | 46% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1517.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.44 per kg, close to the world average of $1.68.
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 margarine imports (HS 1517): 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 1517: Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, other than edible fats and oils or their fractions of heading 15.16.
Common questions
What is the value of margarine imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported margarine worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply margarine to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Kenya (25%) and Indonesia (9%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 183% on the year.
What is the average import price of margarine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.44 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of margarine to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for margarine?
The HS code for margarine is heading 1517. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 1517.10 (54% of the value) and 1517.90 (46%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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