Prepared sardines imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported prepared sardines worth $29.6 million (9.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 73% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $29.6M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $17.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $30.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $26.3M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $20.6M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 1.7K t |
Where the DR Congo imports prepared sardines from
Morocco alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+217% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.09 per kg, close to the world average of $3.22.
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 sardines imports (HS 1604.13): 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 1604.13: Fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared sardines imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported prepared sardines worth $29.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 214 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared sardines to the DR Congo?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($19.8 million), followed by Indonesia (18%) and Uganda (11%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 217% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared sardines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.09 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared sardines to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $29.6 million in 2024, an increase of 603%. The peak was 2022 at $30.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared sardines?
The HS code for prepared sardines is subheading 1604.13. 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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