Pesticide imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $10.7 million of pesticide in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 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 | $10.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 4.0K t |
Where the DR Congo imports pesticide from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (38%), China (27%), Zambia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.0M | 38% |
| China | $2.9M | 27% |
| Zambia | $1.1M | 9.9% |
| United States | $445K | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $441K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $393K | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $353K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $351K | 3.3% |
| France | $174K | 1.6% |
| India | $171K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 3808
| 3808.91 | Insecticide | 41% |
| 3808.93 | Herbicide | 13% |
| 3808.94 | Disinfectant | 12% |
| 3808.99 | Rodenticide | 11% |
| 3808.52 | Insecticides and the like: containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: for retail sale or as preparations or articles: DDT (ISO)… | 6.5% |
| 3808.59 | Pesticide formulation | 5.7% |
| 3808.92 | Fungicide | 5.5% |
| 3808.62 | Bulk insecticide | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.52 per kg, 40% below the world average of $5.89, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo pesticide imports (HS 3808): 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 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products, plant growth regulators, disinfectants and the like, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of pesticide imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported pesticide worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 137th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply pesticide to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by China (27%) and Zambia (10%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of pesticide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.52 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $5.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pesticide to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $12.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pesticide?
The HS code for pesticide is heading 3808. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3808.91 (41% of the value) and 3808.93 (13%).
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