Sugar imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sugar by the DR Congo reached $166.4 million in 2024 (234.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $166.4M | 234.1K t |
| 2023 | $186.4M | 286.9K t |
| 2022 | $148.9M | 250.1K t |
| 2021 | $133.7M | 273.4K t |
| 2020 | $88.8M | 182.2K t |
| 2019 | $83.0M | 152.6K t |
| 2018 | $94.5M | 152.0K t |
| 2017 | $74.3M | 102.5K t |
Where the DR Congo imports sugar from
Most of the value came from Brazil (41%), Zambia (41%), Uganda (11%). Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1701
| 1701.14 | Other raw cane sugar | 69% |
| 1701.99 | Pure sucrose | 21% |
| 1701.13 | Centrifugal cane sugar | 7.3% |
| 1701.91 | Flavoured sucrose | 2.7% |
| 1701.12 | Raw beet sugar | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, 20% above the world average of $0.59. 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 sugar imports (HS 1701): 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 1701: Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported sugar worth $166.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 234.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar to the DR Congo?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($68.5 million), followed by Zambia (41%) and Uganda (11%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 403% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sugar to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $74.3 million in 2017 to $166.4 million in 2024, an increase of 124%. The peak was 2023 at $186.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $122.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar?
The HS code for sugar is heading 1701. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 1701.14 (69% of the value) and 1701.99 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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