Saturated carboxylic acid imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported saturated carboxylic acid worth $2.7 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 32% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $2.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 642 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 596 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 590 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 847 t |
Where the DR Congo imports saturated carboxylic acid from
Most of the value came from Malaysia (39%), China (22%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+452% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 39% |
| China | $612K | 23% |
| India | $324K | 12% |
| South Africa | $296K | 11% |
| Germany | $184K | 6.7% |
| Zambia | $125K | 4.6% |
| Tanzania | $53K | 2% |
| Uganda | $48K | 1.7% |
| Kenya | $14K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $13K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 2915
| 2915.90 | Fatty acid derivatives (other) | 42% |
| 2915.70 | Palmitic and stearic acids | 33% |
| 2915.21 | Acetic acid | 8.8% |
| 2915.29 | Acetic acid salts (other) | 3.1% |
| 2915.33 | N-butyl acetate | 2.9% |
| 2915.31 | Ethyl acetate | 2.6% |
| 2915.39 | Acetic acid esters (other) | 2.5% |
| 2915.12 | Formic acid salts | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2915.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.10 per kg, 78% above the world average of $1.18. 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 saturated carboxylic acid imports (HS 2915): 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 2915: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of saturated carboxylic acid imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported saturated carboxylic acid worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply saturated carboxylic acid to the DR Congo?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (22%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 452% on the year.
What is the average import price of saturated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.10 per kg in 2024, 78% above the world average of $1.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of saturated carboxylic acid to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for saturated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for saturated carboxylic acid is heading 2915. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 2915.90 (42% of the value) and 2915.70 (33%).
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