Sulfates (other) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sulfates (other) by the DR Congo reached $4.5 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 32% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.5 million.
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 | $4.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $699K | 330 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $608K | 506 t |
Where the DR Congo imports sulfates (other) from
Most of the value came from South Africa (46%), Zambia (35%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+249% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.1M | 46% |
| Zambia | $1.6M | 35% |
| China | $823K | 18% |
| India | $16K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $14K | 0.3% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.13 per kg, 267% above the world average of $0.58. 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 sulfates (other) imports (HS 2833.29): 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 2833.29: Sulphates: n.e.c. in item no. 2833.2.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfates (other) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported sulfates (other) worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfates (other) to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Zambia (35%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 313% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfates (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.13 per kg in 2024, 267% above the world average of $0.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sulfates (other) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $608 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 647%. The peak was 2022 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfates (other)?
The HS code for sulfates (other) is subheading 2833.29. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2833 page.
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