Phosphoric acid imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $6.8 million of phosphoric acid in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 66% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.0 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 | $6.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $21.0M | 15.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 12.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $400K | 306 t |
| 2017 | $198K | 221 t |
Where the DR Congo imports phosphoric acid from
South Africa alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.5M | 96% |
| China | $154K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $117K | 1.7% |
| France | $19K | 0.3% |
| India | $10K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $3K | 0% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.22 per kg, 30% above the world average of $0.94. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo phosphoric acid imports (HS 2809): 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 2809: Diphosphorus pentaoxide; phosphoric acid; polyphosphoric acids, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphoric acid imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported phosphoric acid worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply phosphoric acid to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by China (2%) and Belgium (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 287% on the year.
What is the average import price of phosphoric acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $0.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of phosphoric acid to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $198 thousand in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $21.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphoric acid?
The HS code for phosphoric acid is heading 2809. In the DR Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2809.20. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2809 page.
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