Sauces and condiments imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $43.7 million of sauces and condiments in 2024 (19.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $43.7M | 19.6K t |
| 2023 | $38.1M | 16.9K t |
| 2022 | $40.4M | 20.5K t |
| 2021 | $32.3M | 17.6K t |
| 2020 | $25.6M | 15.9K t |
| 2019 | $26.1M | 16.5K t |
| 2018 | $25.3M | 15.3K t |
| 2017 | $14.0M | 8.7K t |
Where the DR Congo imports sauces and condiments from
Belgium alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+344% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2103
| 2103.90 | Mixed seasonings | 93% |
| 2103.20 | Tomato sauce | 5% |
| 2103.30 | Prepared mustard | 1.1% |
| 2103.10 | Soy sauce | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2103.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.23 per kg, close to the world average of $2.62.
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 sauces and condiments imports (HS 2103): 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 2103: Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings, mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard.
Common questions
What is the value of sauces and condiments imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported sauces and condiments worth $43.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply sauces and condiments to the DR Congo?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($23.0 million), followed by China (16%) and Uganda (13%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average import price of sauces and condiments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $2.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sauces and condiments to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.0 million in 2017 to $43.7 million in 2024, an increase of 213%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $30.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sauces and condiments?
The HS code for sauces and condiments is heading 2103. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 2103.90 (93% of the value) and 2103.20 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the DR Congo, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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