Onions and garlic imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $17.3 million of onions and garlic in 2024 (22.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $17.3M | 22.3K t |
| 2023 | $15.6M | 19.8K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 26.9K t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 19.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 22.2K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 16.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 22.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 19.1K t |
Where the DR Congo imports onions and garlic from
China alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0703
| 0703.20 | Fresh garlic | 68% |
| 0703.10 | Fresh onions | 33% |
| 0703.90 | Leeks and shallots | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, close to the world average of $0.76.
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 onions and garlic imports (HS 0703): 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 0703: Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of onions and garlic imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported onions and garlic worth $17.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply onions and garlic to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($11.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (19%) and Angola (8%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 331% on the year.
What is the average import price of onions and garlic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of onions and garlic to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $17.3 million in 2024, an increase of 138%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for onions and garlic?
The HS code for onions and garlic is heading 0703. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 0703.20 (67% of the value) and 0703.10 (33%).
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