Margarine (solid) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $4.2 million of margarine (solid) in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 26% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.5 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 | $4.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 2.1K t |
Where the DR Congo imports margarine (solid) from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (45%), South Africa (35%), Malaysia (5%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.50 per kg, close to the world average of $1.76.
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 (solid) imports (HS 1517.10): 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 1517.10: Margarine: excluding liquid margarine.
Common questions
What is the value of margarine (solid) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported margarine (solid) worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply margarine (solid) to the DR Congo?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by South Africa (35%) and Malaysia (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% on the year.
What is the average import price of margarine (solid) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.50 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $1.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of margarine (solid) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2022 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for margarine (solid)?
The HS code for margarine (solid) is subheading 1517.10. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1517 page.
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