Prepared fish (other species) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared fish (other species) by the DR Congo reached $7.8 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.6 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 | $7.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $18.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $15.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 976 t |
Where the DR Congo imports prepared fish (other species) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.8M | 99% |
| Thailand | $61K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.1% |
| France | $3K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, 67% below the world average of $4.45, 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 prepared fish (other species) imports (HS 1604.19): 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 1604.19: Fish preparations: fish prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), n.e.c. in heading no. 1604.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared fish (other species) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported prepared fish (other species) worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared fish (other species) to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by Thailand (1%) and Belgium (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 384% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared fish (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $4.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared fish (other species) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 206%. The peak was 2022 at $18.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared fish (other species)?
The HS code for prepared fish (other species) is subheading 1604.19. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1604 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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