Skimmed milk powder sweetened imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of skimmed milk powder sweetened by the DR Congo reached $6.8 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% 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 | $6.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $893K | 312 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 559 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 499 t |
| 2017 | $379K | 110 t |
Where the DR Congo imports skimmed milk powder sweetened from
Most of the value came from Malaysia (45%), Angola (36%), Zambia (8%). Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest (+558% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $3.1M | 45% |
| Angola | $2.4M | 36% |
| Zambia | $568K | 8.3% |
| Germany | $354K | 5.2% |
| France | $152K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $93K | 1.4% |
| Uganda | $57K | 0.8% |
| India | $47K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $31K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $22K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.01 per kg, 112% above the world average of $2.84. 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo skimmed milk powder sweetened imports (HS 0402.10): 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 0402.10: Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content not exceeding 1.5% (by weight).
Common questions
What is the value of skimmed milk powder sweetened imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported skimmed milk powder sweetened worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply skimmed milk powder sweetened to the DR Congo?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Angola (36%) and Zambia (8%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 558% on the year.
What is the average import price of skimmed milk powder sweetened per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.01 per kg in 2024, 112% above the world average of $2.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of skimmed milk powder sweetened to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $379 thousand in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for skimmed milk powder sweetened?
The HS code for skimmed milk powder sweetened is subheading 0402.10. 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 0402 page.
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