Processed cereals imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of processed cereals by the DR Congo reached $2.1 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $2.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $817K | 1.3K t |
Where the DR Congo imports processed cereals from
The largest suppliers were Germany (29%), Tanzania (20%), Latvia (14%). Among the main suppliers, Latvia grew fastest (+275% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $613K | 29% |
| Tanzania | $425K | 20% |
| Latvia | $303K | 15% |
| South Africa | $275K | 13% |
| Angola | $226K | 11% |
| Belgium | $104K | 5% |
| France | $50K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $25K | 1.2% |
| Czech Republic | $18K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 1104
| 1104.12 | Rolled oats | 57% |
| 1104.23 | Processed corn | 42% |
| 1104.22 | Processed oats | 0.5% |
| 1104.29 | Processed cereal grains | 0.4% |
| 1104.19 | Rolled cereal grains | 0.4% |
| 1104.30 | Cereal germ | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.40 per kg, 35% below the world average of $0.62, 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 processed cereals imports (HS 1104): 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 1104: Cereal grains otherwise worked (e.g. hulled, rolled, flaked, pearled, sliced or kibbled) except rice of heading no. 1006; germ of cereals whole, rolled, flaked or ground.
Common questions
What is the value of processed cereals imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported processed cereals worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply processed cereals to the DR Congo?
Germany was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($613 thousand), followed by Tanzania (20%) and Latvia (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Latvia grew fastest among the top ten, up 275% on the year.
What is the average import price of processed cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $0.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of processed cereals to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $817 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 156%. The peak was 2018 at $2.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for processed cereals?
The HS code for processed cereals is heading 1104. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 1104.12 (57% of the value) and 1104.23 (42%).
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