Propane imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of propane by the DR Congo reached $5.2 million in 2024 (9 tonnes). Value rose 7664% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 372% 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 | $5.2M | 9 t |
| 2023 | $67K | 41 t |
| 2021 | $4K | - |
| 2020 | $3K | - |
| 2018 | $3K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $0K | - |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $553.36 per kg, 93690% above the world average of $0.59. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 propane imports (HS 2711.12): 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 2711.12: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, propane.
Common questions
What is the value of propane imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported propane worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply propane to the DR Congo?
Angola was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Italy (0%) and Zambia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of propane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $553.36 per kg in 2024, 93690% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of propane to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $0 thousand in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 6 years the average was $880 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for propane?
The HS code for propane is subheading 2711.12. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2711 page.
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