Prepared fruit imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared fruit by the DR Congo reached $2.4 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 33% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.8 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 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 989 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 872 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 483 t |
| 2017 | $814K | 257 t |
Where the DR Congo imports prepared fruit from
India alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+724% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2008
| 2008.19 | Prepared nuts | 65% |
| 2008.11 | Prepared peanuts | 26% |
| 2008.97 | Fruit and nut mixtures | 3.4% |
| 2008.99 | Prepared fruit (other) | 3.2% |
| 2008.20 | Prepared pineapple | 1.1% |
| 2008.91 | Canned palm hearts | 0.8% |
| 2008.70 | Prepared peaches | 0.5% |
| 2008.40 | Prepared pears | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2008.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.13 per kg, 28% below the world average of $2.95, 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.
Prepared fruit exports from the DR Congo
The DR Congo exported $871 thousand of prepared fruit in 2024 (740 tonnes). Belgium alone took 97% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $843K | 97% |
| France | $20K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.6% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo prepared fruit imports (HS 2008): 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 2008: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c., whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared fruit imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported prepared fruit worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 144th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared fruit to the DR Congo?
India was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Belgium (13%) and South Africa (11%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 724% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared fruit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.13 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $2.95 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 fruit to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $814 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. The peak was 2021 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does the DR Congo also export prepared fruit?
Yes. The DR Congo exported $871 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, France and the United Kingdom. On balance the DR Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared fruit?
The HS code for prepared fruit is heading 2008. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 2008.19 (65% of the value) and 2008.11 (26%).
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