Nitrogen fertilizer imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $66.0 million of nitrogen fertilizer in 2024 (87.9 thousand tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $66.0M | 87.9K t |
| 2023 | $60.3M | 59.4K t |
| 2022 | $65.4M | 62.6K t |
| 2021 | $50.2M | 71.6K t |
| 2020 | $42.1M | 105.4K t |
| 2019 | $51.8M | 68.3K t |
| 2018 | $27.4M | 38.8K t |
| 2017 | $23.4M | 66.9K t |
Where the DR Congo imports nitrogen fertilizer from
The largest suppliers were Zambia (42%), South Africa (38%), Tanzania (13%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 3102
| 3102.30 | Ammonium nitrate fertilizer | 56% |
| 3102.40 | Ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate | 34% |
| 3102.60 | Calcium and ammonium nitrate mixtures | 3% |
| 3102.10 | Urea fertilizer | 3% |
| 3102.90 | Mixed nitrogen fertilizer | 1.7% |
| 3102.29 | Single nitrogen fertilizer | 1.2% |
| 3102.50 | Sodium nitrate fertilizer | 0.6% |
| 3102.21 | Ammonium sulphate fertilizer | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, 134% above the world average of $0.32. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 nitrogen fertilizer imports (HS 3102): 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 3102: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, nitrogenous.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrogen fertilizer imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported nitrogen fertilizer worth $66.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 87.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrogen fertilizer to the DR Congo?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($28.0 million), followed by South Africa (38%) and Tanzania (13%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrogen fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 134% above the world average of $0.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of nitrogen fertilizer to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.4 million in 2017 to $66.0 million in 2024, an increase of 182%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $48.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrogen fertilizer?
The HS code for nitrogen fertilizer is heading 3102. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3102.30 (56% of the value) and 3102.40 (34%).
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