Refined petroleum products imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported refined petroleum products worth $189.2 million (237.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $323.6 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 | $189.2M | 237.0K t |
| 2023 | $323.6M | 314.5K t |
| 2022 | $248.6M | 201.9K t |
| 2021 | $309.7M | 1.44M t |
| 2020 | $122.8M | 200.7K t |
| 2019 | $183.6M | 251.5K t |
| 2018 | $237.4M | 272.6K t |
| 2017 | $79.6M | 120.2K t |
Where the DR Congo imports refined petroleum products from
Most of the value came from South Africa (46%), Cote d'Ivoire (17%), Kenya (13%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $87.7M | 46% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $32.1M | 17% |
| Kenya | $24.9M | 13% |
| Belgium | $15.4M | 8.1% |
| Singapore | $9.5M | 5% |
| China | $6.2M | 3.3% |
| Uganda | $5.0M | 2.6% |
| India | $3.1M | 1.6% |
| Namibia | $1.8M | 1% |
| France | $1.0M | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.80 per kg, close to the world average of $0.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refined petroleum products exports from the DR Congo
The DR Congo exported $17.2 million of refined petroleum products in 2024 (27.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Singapore accounted for 77% of the value.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo refined petroleum products imports (HS 2710): 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 2710: Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude; preparations n.e.c, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals; these being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils.
Common questions
What is the value of refined petroleum products imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported refined petroleum products worth $189.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 237.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 157th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined petroleum products to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($87.7 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (17%) and Kenya (13%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined petroleum products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.80 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $0.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refined petroleum products to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $79.6 million in 2017 to $189.2 million in 2024, an increase of 138%. The peak was 2023 at $323.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $211.8 million a year.
Does the DR Congo also export refined petroleum products?
Yes. The DR Congo exported $17.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, Mauritius and Namibia. On balance the DR Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $172.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined petroleum products?
The HS code for refined petroleum products is heading 2710. In the DR Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2710.00. 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 2710 page.
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