Semi-skimmed milk imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported semi-skimmed milk worth $4.5 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $4.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $630K | 839 t |
Where the DR Congo imports semi-skimmed milk from
Zambia alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $2.3M | 51% |
| Germany | $876K | 20% |
| South Africa | $549K | 12% |
| Belgium | $220K | 4.9% |
| France | $176K | 3.9% |
| Poland | $163K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $95K | 2.1% |
| Portugal | $42K | 0.9% |
| Uganda | $29K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, 42% above the world average of $0.64. 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 semi-skimmed milk imports (HS 0401.20): 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 0401.20: Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6%.
Common questions
What is the value of semi-skimmed milk imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported semi-skimmed milk worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply semi-skimmed milk to the DR Congo?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Germany (20%) and South Africa (12%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average import price of semi-skimmed milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of semi-skimmed milk to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $630 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 611%. The peak was 2023 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for semi-skimmed milk?
The HS code for semi-skimmed milk is subheading 0401.20. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0401 page.
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