Puffed cereals imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of puffed cereals by the DR Congo reached $19.1 million in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $25.1 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 | $19.1M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $20.3M | 13.7K t |
| 2022 | $25.1M | 12.6K t |
| 2021 | $12.9M | 8.3K t |
| 2020 | $14.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $12.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 1.5K t |
Where the DR Congo imports puffed cereals from
One supplier dominates: Zambia accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $16.9M | 88% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 5.5% |
| China | $654K | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $451K | 2.4% |
| France | $46K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $40K | 0.2% |
| India | $22K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0% |
| Spain | $4K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.63 per kg, 53% below the world average of $3.46, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo puffed cereals imports (HS 1904.10): 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 1904.10: Food preparations: obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products.
Common questions
What is the value of puffed cereals imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported puffed cereals worth $19.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply puffed cereals to the DR Congo?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($16.9 million), followed by Belgium (5%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average import price of puffed cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.63 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $3.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of puffed cereals to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $19.1 million in 2024, an increase of 326%. The peak was 2022 at $25.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for puffed cereals?
The HS code for puffed cereals is subheading 1904.10. 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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