Pork imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pork by the DR Congo reached $30.9 million in 2024 (20.8 thousand tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $38.7 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 | $30.9M | 20.8K t |
| 2023 | $32.6M | 20.0K t |
| 2022 | $38.7M | 28.1K t |
| 2021 | $28.3M | 23.7K t |
| 2020 | $20.7M | 19.5K t |
| 2019 | $20.3M | 20.0K t |
| 2018 | $16.6M | 15.0K t |
| 2017 | $18.3M | 16.8K t |
Where the DR Congo imports pork from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $16.5M | 53% |
| Germany | $7.6M | 25% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 6% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 3.8% |
| France | $591K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $462K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $455K | 1.5% |
| Ireland | $340K | 1.1% |
| Namibia | $255K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 0203
| 0203.29 | Frozen pork cuts (other) | 84% |
| 0203.22 | Frozen pork hams and shoulders | 15% |
| 0203.19 | Fresh pork cuts (other) | 0.6% |
| 0203.12 | Fresh pork hams and shoulders | 0.1% |
| 0203.11 | Fresh pork carcasses | 0% |
| 0203.21 | Frozen pork carcasses | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0203.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, 51% below the world average of $3.03, 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 pork imports (HS 0203): 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 0203: Meat of swine; fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of pork imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported pork worth $30.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply pork to the DR Congo?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by Germany (25%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average import price of pork per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $3.03 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pork to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.3 million in 2017 to $30.9 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2022 at $38.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for pork?
The HS code for pork is heading 0203. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 0203.29 (84% of the value) and 0203.22 (15%).
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