Prepared meat imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported prepared meat worth $6.5 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.3 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 | $6.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 792 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 1.4K t |
Where the DR Congo imports prepared meat from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $3.3M | 50% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 16% |
| Italy | $700K | 11% |
| France | $407K | 6.3% |
| Zambia | $311K | 4.8% |
| South Africa | $241K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $234K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $146K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $82K | 1.3% |
| China | $29K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 1602
| 1602.50 | Prepared beef | 68% |
| 1602.90 | Prepared meat (other species) | 12% |
| 1602.41 | Prepared ham | 6.7% |
| 1602.32 | Prepared chicken meat | 5.8% |
| 1602.10 | Homogenised meat preparations | 3.5% |
| 1602.49 | Prepared pork products (other) | 2.2% |
| 1602.31 | Prepared turkey meat | 1.6% |
| 1602.20 | Prepared liver pâté | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1602.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.48 per kg, 29% below the world average of $4.90, 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 meat imports (HS 1602): 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 1602: Prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared meat imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported prepared meat worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared meat to the DR Congo?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Belgium (16%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared meat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.48 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $4.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prepared meat to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2022 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared meat?
The HS code for prepared meat is heading 1602. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 1602.50 (68% of the value) and 1602.90 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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