Other vegetable oils imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $13.1 million of other vegetable oils in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). That is 299% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 65% 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 | $13.1M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 753 t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $386K | 275 t |
| 2018 | $355K | 265 t |
| 2017 | $393K | 267 t |
Where the DR Congo imports other vegetable oils from
United States alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+411% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $12.8M | 98% |
| Spain | $114K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $48K | 0.4% |
| Namibia | $39K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $30K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.1% |
| India | $16K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $13K | 0.1% |
| France | $11K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1515
| 1515.90 | Fixed oils (other species) | 100% |
| 1515.29 | Refined corn oil | 0.3% |
| 1515.11 | Crude linseed oil | 0.1% |
| 1515.30 | Castor oil | 0% |
| 1515.50 | Sesame oil | 0% |
| 1515.19 | Refined linseed oil | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1515.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, 25% below the world average of $2.12, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 vegetable oils imports (HS 1515): 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 1515: Fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils n.e.c. in chapter 15 (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of other vegetable oils imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported other vegetable oils worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 299% on 2023.
Which countries supply other vegetable oils to the DR Congo?
The United States was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by Spain (1%) and Kenya (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 411% on the year.
What is the average import price of other vegetable oils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $2.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other vegetable oils to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $393 thousand in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for other vegetable oils?
The HS code for other vegetable oils is heading 1515. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 1515.90 (100% of the value) and 1515.29 (0%).
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