Portland cement imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported portland cement worth $115.3 million (984.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $115.3M | 984.3K t |
| 2023 | $97.8M | 832.0K t |
| 2022 | $88.6M | 688.5K t |
| 2021 | $115.5M | 905.1K t |
| 2020 | $120.9M | 973.8K t |
| 2019 | $114.6M | 851.4K t |
| 2018 | $82.0M | 895.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.1M | 1.25M t |
Where the DR Congo imports portland cement from
Zambia alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2523
| 2523.29 | Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured | 99% |
| 2523.90 | Hydraulic cement (other) | 0.4% |
| 2523.21 | White cement | 0.2% |
| 2523.10 | Cement clinker | 0% |
| 2523.30 | Aluminous cement | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2523.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.12 per kg, 71% above the world average of $0.07. 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.
Portland cement exports from the DR Congo
The DR Congo exported $1.1 million of portland cement in 2024 (12.3 thousand tonnes). Tanzania alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $1.1M | 100% |
| France | $3K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo portland cement imports (HS 2523): 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 2523: Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers.
Common questions
What is the value of portland cement imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported portland cement worth $115.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 984.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply portland cement to the DR Congo?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($62.3 million), followed by Uganda (36%) and Kenya (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of portland cement per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024, 71% above the world average of $0.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of portland cement to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.1 million in 2017 to $115.3 million in 2024, an increase of 575%. The peak was 2020 at $120.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $94.0 million a year.
Does the DR Congo also export portland cement?
Yes. The DR Congo exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, France and South Africa. On balance the DR Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $114.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for portland cement?
The HS code for portland cement is heading 2523. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 2523.29 (99% of the value) and 2523.90 (0%).
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