Pharmaceutical good imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $6.9 million of pharmaceutical good in 2024 (122 tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.3 million.
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 | $6.9M | 122 t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 147 t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 152 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 69 t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 80 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 75 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 82 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 120 t |
Where the DR Congo imports pharmaceutical good from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (45%), China (15%), Belgium (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 45% |
| China | $1.1M | 16% |
| Belgium | $877K | 13% |
| Germany | $512K | 7.4% |
| India | $510K | 7.4% |
| Indonesia | $230K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $124K | 1.8% |
| Kenya | $118K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $93K | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $82K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 3006
| 3006.60 | Chemical contraceptives | 87% |
| 3006.50 | First aid kits | 3.8% |
| 3006.10 | Surgical sutures and tissue adhesives | 3.5% |
| 3006.70 | Medical lubricant and coupling gels | 1.8% |
| 3006.30 | X-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents | 1.7% |
| 3006.91 | Ostomy appliances | 1.5% |
| 3006.20 | Blood grouping reagents | 0.3% |
| 3006.40 | Dental cements and bone cements | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $56.61 per kg, 34% below the world average of $86.10, 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 pharmaceutical good imports (HS 3006): 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 3006: Pharmaceutical goods.
Common questions
What is the value of pharmaceutical good imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported pharmaceutical good worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 122 tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply pharmaceutical good to the DR Congo?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by China (15%) and Belgium (13%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average import price of pharmaceutical good per kg?
The average declared import value was about $56.61 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $86.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pharmaceutical good to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2023 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for pharmaceutical good?
The HS code for pharmaceutical good is heading 3006. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3006.60 (87% of the value) and 3006.50 (4%).
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