Palm oil imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of palm oil by the DR Congo reached $68.3 million in 2024 (57.1 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $68.3M | 57.1K t |
| 2023 | $66.6M | 54.7K t |
| 2022 | $58.7M | 44.5K t |
| 2021 | $73.0M | 63.7K t |
| 2020 | $41.2M | 43.7K t |
| 2019 | $47.0M | 60.8K t |
| 2018 | $52.6M | 62.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 8.1K t |
Where the DR Congo imports palm oil from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+372% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1511
| 1511.90 | Refined palm oil | 100% |
| 1511.10 | Crude palm oil | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1511.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, close to the world average of $1.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Palm oil exports from the DR Congo
In 2024, the DR Congo exported palm oil worth $3.1 million (6.7 thousand tonnes). Uganda alone took 83% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+258% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.5M | 83% |
| Angola | $411K | 13% |
| United States | $41K | 1.3% |
| France | $41K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $8K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo palm oil imports (HS 1511): 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 1511: Palm oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of palm oil imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported palm oil worth $68.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply palm oil to the DR Congo?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($37.9 million), followed by Kenya (24%) and Malaysia (8%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 372% on the year.
What is the average import price of palm oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $1.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of palm oil to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $68.3 million in 2024, an increase of 883%. The peak was 2021 at $73.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.8 million a year.
Does the DR Congo also export palm oil?
Yes. The DR Congo exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Angola and the United States. On balance the DR Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $65.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for palm oil?
The HS code for palm oil is heading 1511. In the DR Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1511.90. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1511 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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