Sugar confectionery imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sugar confectionery by the DR Congo reached $55.2 million in 2024 (33.1 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $55.2M | 33.1K t |
| 2023 | $52.0M | 31.5K t |
| 2022 | $58.4M | 45.7K t |
| 2021 | $51.0M | 39.3K t |
| 2020 | $37.3M | 20.4K t |
| 2019 | $35.9M | 19.0K t |
| 2018 | $25.8M | 12.5K t |
| 2017 | $21.9M | 9.8K t |
Where the DR Congo imports sugar confectionery from
The largest suppliers were Zambia (42%), India (19%), Kenya (18%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $23.0M | 42% |
| India | $10.7M | 19% |
| Kenya | $9.7M | 18% |
| Brazil | $5.4M | 9.8% |
| Uganda | $3.3M | 6% |
| Pakistan | $885K | 1.6% |
| China | $822K | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $356K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $208K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $190K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 1704
| 1704.90 | Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa | 62% |
| 1704.10 | Chewing gum | 38% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.67 per kg, 57% below the world average of $3.85, 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 sugar confectionery imports (HS 1704): 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 1704: Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar confectionery imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported sugar confectionery worth $55.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar confectionery to the DR Congo?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($23.0 million), followed by India (19%) and Kenya (18%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar confectionery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $3.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sugar confectionery to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.9 million in 2017 to $55.2 million in 2024, an increase of 152%. The peak was 2022 at $58.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar confectionery?
The HS code for sugar confectionery is heading 1704. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 1704.90 (62% of the value) and 1704.10 (38%).
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