Prepared grain cereals imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared grain cereals by the DR Congo reached $7.2 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 49% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.6 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 | $7.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $476K | 434 t |
| 2020 | $387K | 252 t |
| 2019 | $362K | 139 t |
| 2018 | $386K | 137 t |
| 2017 | $446K | 203 t |
Where the DR Congo imports prepared grain cereals from
The largest suppliers were Zambia (49%), China (35%), South Africa (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $3.6M | 49% |
| China | $2.5M | 35% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 15% |
| Belgium | $29K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $9K | 0.1% |
| France | $8K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $5K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
| India | $3K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.25 per kg, close to the world average of $2.87.
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 grain cereals imports (HS 1904.90): 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 1904.90: Food preparations: cereal or cereal products (excluding maize), in grain form, pre-cooked or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared grain cereals imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported prepared grain cereals worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared grain cereals to the DR Congo?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by China (35%) and South Africa (15%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 426% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared grain cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.25 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $2.87 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 grain cereals to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $446 thousand in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $10.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared grain cereals?
The HS code for prepared grain cereals is subheading 1904.90. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1904 page.
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