Organophosphorus chemical compounds imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported organophosphorus chemical compounds worth $4.0 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 76% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $17.1 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 | $4.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 867 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 618 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 486 t |
| 2020 | $687K | 186 t |
| 2019 | $17.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $428K | 265 t |
| 2017 | $78K | 16 t |
Where the DR Congo imports organophosphorus chemical compounds from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 76% |
| Zambia | $735K | 18% |
| South Africa | $221K | 5.5% |
| Uganda | $13K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.55 per kg, close to the world average of $3.31.
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 organophosphorus chemical compounds imports (HS 3824.91): 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 3824.91: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: consisting mainly of (5-ethyl-2-methyl-2-oxido-1,3,2-dioxaphosphinan-5-yl)methyl methylphosphonate and bis[(5-ethyl-2-methyl-2-oxido-1,3,2-dioxaphosphinan-5-yl)methyl] methylphosphonate.
Common questions
What is the value of organophosphorus chemical compounds imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported organophosphorus chemical compounds worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 178 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply organophosphorus chemical compounds to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Zambia (18%) and South Africa (6%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 240% on the year.
What is the average import price of organophosphorus chemical compounds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.55 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $3.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of organophosphorus chemical compounds to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $78 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $17.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for organophosphorus chemical compounds?
The HS code for organophosphorus chemical compounds is subheading 3824.91. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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