Petroleum gas imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petroleum gas by the DR Congo reached $9.0 million in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 145% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 69% 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 | $9.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $981K | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $353K | 746 t |
| 2018 | $296K | 369 t |
| 2017 | $232K | 322 t |
Where the DR Congo imports petroleum gas from
Angola alone supplied 57% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $5.2M | 57% |
| Tanzania | $3.5M | 39% |
| Zambia | $224K | 2.5% |
| Greece | $108K | 1.2% |
| Uganda | $16K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2711
| 2711.12 | Propane | 58% |
| 2711.13 | Butane | 21% |
| 2711.19 | Liquefied petroleum gas (other) | 20% |
| 2711.29 | Petroleum gas (gaseous) | 1.4% |
| 2711.11 | Liquefied natural gas | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2711.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.86 per kg, 232% above the world average of $0.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 petroleum gas imports (HS 2711): 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 2711: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum gas imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported petroleum gas worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 132nd of 223 countries worldwide. The value was up 145% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum gas to the DR Congo?
Angola was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Tanzania (39%) and Zambia (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 13% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum gas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024, 232% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of petroleum gas to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $232 thousand in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum gas?
The HS code for petroleum gas is heading 2711. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 2711.12 (58% of the value) and 2711.13 (21%).
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