Pasta imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pasta by the DR Congo reached $15.2 million in 2024 (23.6 thousand tonnes). That is 54% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $15.2M | 23.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 13.6K t |
| 2022 | $13.7M | 20.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 18.7K t |
| 2020 | $16.7M | 34.5K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 20.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 18.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 10.3K t |
Where the DR Congo imports pasta from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1902
| 1902.19 | Dried pasta | 87% |
| 1902.30 | Ready-to-eat pasta | 10% |
| 1902.20 | Stuffed pasta | 3% |
| 1902.40 | Couscous | 0.2% |
| 1902.11 | Dried egg pasta | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, 66% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo pasta imports (HS 1902): 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 1902: Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of pasta imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported pasta worth $15.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply pasta to the DR Congo?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by Angola (14%) and Morocco (5%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 407% on the year.
What is the average import price of pasta per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pasta to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $15.2 million in 2024, an increase of 203%. The peak was 2020 at $16.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pasta?
The HS code for pasta is heading 1902. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 1902.19 (87% of the value) and 1902.30 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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