Non-alcoholic beer imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $10.0 million of non-alcoholic beer in 2024 (8.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.8 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 | $10.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 18.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 13.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 500 t |
Where the DR Congo imports non-alcoholic beer from
The largest suppliers were Zambia (47%), Netherlands (45%), Uganda (6%). Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $4.7M | 47% |
| Netherlands | $4.5M | 45% |
| Uganda | $603K | 6% |
| South Africa | $54K | 0.5% |
| France | $42K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $20K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $16K | 0.2% |
| India | $5K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $4K | 0% |
| Lithuania | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, close to the world average of $1.11.
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 non-alcoholic beer imports (HS 2202.91): 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 2202.91: Non-alcoholic beverages: non-alcoholic beer.
Common questions
What is the value of non-alcoholic beer imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported non-alcoholic beer worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-alcoholic beer to the DR Congo?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (45%) and Uganda (6%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-alcoholic beer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of non-alcoholic beer to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 128%. The peak was 2022 at $15.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-alcoholic beer?
The HS code for non-alcoholic beer is subheading 2202.91. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2202 page.
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