Salt imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported salt worth $10.4 million (110.0 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.5 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 | $10.4M | 110.0K t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 91.8K t |
| 2022 | $16.5M | 165.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.7M | 136.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 124.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 99.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 17.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 94.6K t |
Where the DR Congo imports salt from
Namibia alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.09 per kg, 50% above the world average of $0.06. 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 salt imports (HS 2501): 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 2501: Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water.
Common questions
What is the value of salt imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported salt worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 110.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply salt to the DR Congo?
Namibia was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Kenya (15%) and Tanzania (7%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of salt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.09 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $0.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of salt to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2022 at $16.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for salt?
The HS code for salt is heading 2501. In the DR Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2501.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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