Other sugars imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of other sugars by the DR Congo reached $2.4 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 40% on 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 | $2.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $855K | 890 t |
| 2018 | $695K | 470 t |
| 2017 | $863K | 845 t |
Where the DR Congo imports other sugars from
The largest suppliers were France (37%), India (28%), China (25%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+633% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $882K | 37% |
| India | $670K | 28% |
| China | $588K | 25% |
| South Africa | $139K | 5.9% |
| Namibia | $39K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $23K | 1% |
| Kenya | $15K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.5% |
| Angola | $5K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1702
| 1702.90 | Sugar blends and invert sugar | 72% |
| 1702.30 | Glucose syrup | 19% |
| 1702.40 | High-fructose corn syrup | 4.3% |
| 1702.19 | Lactose syrup | 2% |
| 1702.11 | High-purity lactose | 1.5% |
| 1702.20 | Maple sugar | 0.3% |
| 1702.60 | Fructose syrup | 0.1% |
| 1702.50 | Pure fructose | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1702.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, close to the world average of $0.82.
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 other sugars imports (HS 1702): 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 1702: Sugars, including lactose, maltose, glucose or fructose in solid form; sugar syrups without added flavouring or colouring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel.
Common questions
What is the value of other sugars imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported other sugars worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply other sugars to the DR Congo?
France was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($882 thousand), followed by India (28%) and China (25%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 879% on the year.
What is the average import price of other sugars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $0.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other sugars to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $863 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 176%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for other sugars?
The HS code for other sugars is heading 1702. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 1702.90 (72% of the value) and 1702.30 (19%).
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