Minced fish products imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $2.1 million of minced fish products in 2024 (669 tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 62% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $2.9 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 | $2.1M | 669 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 836 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 657 t |
| 2021 | $891K | 300 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 421 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 385 t |
| 2018 | $584K | 226 t |
| 2017 | $71K | 41 t |
Where the DR Congo imports minced fish products from
One supplier dominates: Morocco accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $2.0M | 96% |
| South Africa | $59K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $13K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.2% |
| France | $4K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.18 per kg, 26% below the world average of $4.28, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo minced fish products imports (HS 1604.20): 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 1604.20: Fish preparations: fish minced or in forms n.e.c. in heading no. 1604, prepared or preserved.
Common questions
What is the value of minced fish products imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported minced fish products worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 669 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply minced fish products to the DR Congo?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by South Africa (3%) and Belgium (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% on the year.
What is the average import price of minced fish products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.18 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $4.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of minced fish products to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $71 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for minced fish products?
The HS code for minced fish products is subheading 1604.20. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1604 page.
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