Soup preparations imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported soup preparations worth $14.1 million (6.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $14.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $13.0M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $15.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $13.8M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 2.3K t |
Where the DR Congo imports soup preparations from
Spain alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Senegal grew fastest (+487% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $10.1M | 72% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 12% |
| Senegal | $989K | 7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $655K | 4.7% |
| Uganda | $311K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $148K | 1.1% |
| France | $77K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $66K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $16K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2104
| 2104.10 | Soups and broths and preparations therefor | 98% |
| 2104.20 | Prepared meals | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.07 per kg, 32% below the world average of $3.04, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 soup preparations imports (HS 2104): 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 2104: Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of soup preparations imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported soup preparations worth $14.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply soup preparations to the DR Congo?
Spain was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by South Africa (12%) and Senegal (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Senegal grew fastest among the top ten, up 487% on the year.
What is the average import price of soup preparations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.07 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $3.04 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of soup preparations to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $14.1 million in 2024, an increase of 208%. The peak was 2022 at $15.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for soup preparations?
The HS code for soup preparations is heading 2104. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 2104.10 (98% of the value) and 2104.20 (2%).
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