Packaged medicines imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of packaged medicines by the DR Congo reached $213.0 million in 2024 (26.3 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $362.6 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 | $213.0M | 26.3K t |
| 2023 | $210.8M | 26.5K t |
| 2022 | $229.4M | 28.6K t |
| 2021 | $255.0M | 23.9K t |
| 2020 | $211.5M | 13.9K t |
| 2019 | $362.6M | 13.4K t |
| 2018 | $353.2M | 13.4K t |
| 2017 | $257.0M | 12.9K t |
Where the DR Congo imports packaged medicines from
The largest suppliers were India (49%), China (21%), Belgium (13%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $104.7M | 49% |
| China | $44.1M | 21% |
| Belgium | $27.1M | 13% |
| Kenya | $13.3M | 6.3% |
| Turkey | $7.0M | 3.3% |
| France | $5.1M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $2.2M | 1% |
| South Africa | $2.0M | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 3004
| 3004.90 | Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | 64% |
| 3004.20 | Antibiotic medicines (packaged) | 11% |
| 3004.60 | Antimalarial medicines (packaged) | 11% |
| 3004.10 | Penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) | 7.2% |
| 3004.50 | Vitamin medicines (packaged) | 3.6% |
| 3004.32 | Corticosteroid medicines (packaged) | 2.1% |
| 3004.39 | Hormone medicines (packaged) | 1% |
| 3004.49 | Alkaloid medicines (packaged) | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.10 per kg, 90% below the world average of $80.84, 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 packaged medicines imports (HS 3004): 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 3004: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged medicines imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported packaged medicines worth $213.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaged medicines to the DR Congo?
India was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($104.7 million), followed by China (21%) and Belgium (13%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaged medicines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.10 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $80.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of packaged medicines to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $257.0 million in 2017 to $213.0 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2019 at $362.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $261.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged medicines?
The HS code for packaged medicines is heading 3004. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3004.90 (63% of the value) and 3004.20 (11%).
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