Rice imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported rice worth $108.9 million (206.4 thousand tonnes). That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $108.9M | 206.4K t |
| 2023 | $85.6M | 198.7K t |
| 2022 | $64.5M | 178.0K t |
| 2021 | $97.8M | 248.7K t |
| 2020 | $85.4M | 222.5K t |
| 2019 | $81.1M | 203.6K t |
| 2018 | $91.1M | 195.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 28.1K t |
Where the DR Congo imports rice from
One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1006
| 1006.30 | Milled rice | 98% |
| 1006.40 | Broken rice | 1.9% |
| 1006.10 | Paddy rice | 0.2% |
| 1006.20 | Brown rice | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
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 rice imports (HS 1006): 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 1006: Rice.
Common questions
What is the value of rice imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported rice worth $108.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 206.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply rice to the DR Congo?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($61.1 million), followed by China (25%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 337% on the year.
What is the average import price of rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rice to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $108.9 million in 2024, an increase of 957%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $78.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for rice?
The HS code for rice is heading 1006. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 1006.30 (98% of the value) and 1006.40 (2%).
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