Prepared frozen vegetables imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $8.8 million of prepared frozen vegetables in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $8.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $827K | 994 t |
Where the DR Congo imports prepared frozen vegetables from
Belgium alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $6.1M | 70% |
| Netherlands | $962K | 11% |
| Poland | $869K | 9.9% |
| Zambia | $350K | 4% |
| South Africa | $266K | 3% |
| France | $88K | 1% |
| Italy | $43K | 0.5% |
| India | $30K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $28K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $22K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 2004
| 2004.10 | Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen | 98% |
| 2004.90 | Frozen vegetable mixture | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.28 per kg, close to the world average of $1.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared frozen vegetables exports from the DR Congo
Exports of prepared frozen vegetables by the DR Congo reached $627 thousand in 2024 (593 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Belgium accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $626K | 100% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo prepared frozen vegetables imports (HS 2004): 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 2004: Vegetables preparations n.e.c.; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, other than products of heading no. 2006.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared frozen vegetables imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported prepared frozen vegetables worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared frozen vegetables to the DR Congo?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (11%) and Poland (10%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 459% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared frozen vegetables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $1.56 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 frozen vegetables to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $827 thousand in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 960%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does the DR Congo also export prepared frozen vegetables?
Yes. The DR Congo exported $627 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium and Canada. On balance the DR Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared frozen vegetables?
The HS code for prepared frozen vegetables is heading 2004. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 2004.10 (98% of the value) and 2004.90 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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