Penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) by the DR Congo reached $15.3 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $15.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $17.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $16.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $15.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 962 t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 1.0K t |
Where the DR Congo imports penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.2M | 66% |
| India | $2.2M | 15% |
| France | $2.1M | 14% |
| Belgium | $541K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $219K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $37K | 0.2% |
| Morocco | $30K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $6K | 0% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.54 per kg, 71% below the world average of $36.19, 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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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 3004.10: Medicaments: containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) worth $15.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by India (15%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.54 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $36.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $15.3 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2023 at $17.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.10. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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