Spices (other varieties) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $2.0 million of spices (other varieties) in 2024 (620 tonnes). That is 87% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $2.0M | 620 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 596 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 729 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 822 t |
| 2020 | $580K | 254 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 355 t |
| 2018 | $821K | 186 t |
| 2017 | $361K | 102 t |
Where the DR Congo imports spices (other varieties) from
South Africa alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.27 per kg, close to the world average of $2.74.
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 spices (other varieties) imports (HS 0910.99): 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 0910.99: Spices: n.e.c. in heading no. 0910.
Common questions
What is the value of spices (other varieties) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported spices (other varieties) worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 620 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 87% on 2023.
Which countries supply spices (other varieties) to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Uganda (3%) and Belgium (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 311% on the year.
What is the average import price of spices (other varieties) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.27 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $2.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spices (other varieties) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $361 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 462%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for spices (other varieties)?
The HS code for spices (other varieties) is subheading 0910.99. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0910 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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