Sulphur imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported sulphur worth $127.5 million (398.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 163 countries for imports of this product. That is 56% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $347.4 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 | $127.5M | 398.2K t |
| 2023 | $292.3M | 593.9K t |
| 2022 | $347.4M | 559.0K t |
| 2021 | $121.0M | 391.7K t |
| 2020 | $68.7M | 374.5K t |
| 2019 | $72.5M | 457.4K t |
| 2018 | $94.3M | 439.3K t |
| 2017 | $41.5M | 143.0K t |
Where the DR Congo imports sulphur from
One supplier dominates: Zambia accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $111.1M | 87% |
| South Africa | $8.7M | 6.8% |
| Namibia | $7.8M | 6.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.32 per kg, 191% above the world average of $0.11. 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 sulphur imports (HS 2503): 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 2503: Sulphur of all kinds; other than sublimed, precipitated and colloidal sulphur.
Common questions
What is the value of sulphur imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported sulphur worth $127.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 398.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 163 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulphur to the DR Congo?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($111.1 million), followed by South Africa (7%) and Namibia (6%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 190% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulphur per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.32 per kg in 2024, 191% above the world average of $0.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sulphur to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.5 million in 2017 to $127.5 million in 2024, an increase of 208%. The peak was 2022 at $347.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $145.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulphur?
The HS code for sulphur is heading 2503. In the DR Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2503.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2503 page.
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