Poultry meat imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of poultry meat by the DR Congo reached $222.2 million in 2024 (192.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $222.2M | 192.0K t |
| 2023 | $220.0M | 182.0K t |
| 2022 | $259.3M | 200.7K t |
| 2021 | $233.6M | 227.6K t |
| 2020 | $176.2M | 201.7K t |
| 2019 | $119.8M | 130.9K t |
| 2018 | $112.9M | 110.4K t |
| 2017 | $94.1M | 100.1K t |
Where the DR Congo imports poultry meat from
The largest suppliers were Poland (35%), Brazil (17%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $78.3M | 35% |
| Brazil | $37.3M | 17% |
| United States | $29.1M | 13% |
| Belgium | $14.6M | 6.6% |
| Malawi | $9.6M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $9.1M | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $7.6M | 3.4% |
| France | $6.0M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $5.8M | 2.6% |
| Namibia | $5.2M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 0207
| 0207.14 | Frozen chicken cuts and offal | 47% |
| 0207.12 | Frozen whole chickens | 42% |
| 0207.27 | Frozen turkey cuts and offal | 9% |
| 0207.13 | Fresh chicken cuts and offal | 1.8% |
| 0207.26 | Fresh turkey cuts and offal | 0.2% |
| 0207.25 | Frozen whole turkeys | 0.1% |
| 0207.60 | Guinea fowl meat | 0% |
| 0207.45 | Frozen duck cuts and offal | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, 44% below the world average of $2.08, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo poultry meat imports (HS 0207): 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 0207: Meat and edible offal of poultry; of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. fowls of the species Gallus domesticus), fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of poultry meat imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported poultry meat worth $222.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 192.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply poultry meat to the DR Congo?
Poland was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($78.3 million), followed by Brazil (17%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average import price of poultry meat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $2.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of poultry meat to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $94.1 million in 2017 to $222.2 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. The peak was 2022 at $259.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $179.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for poultry meat?
The HS code for poultry meat is heading 0207. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 0207.14 (47% of the value) and 0207.12 (42%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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