Sunflower, safflower and cotton oil imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $20.2 million of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil in 2024 (13.8 thousand tonnes). That is 95% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $20.2M | 13.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $18.6M | 8.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 2.1K t |
Where the DR Congo imports sunflower, safflower and cotton oil from
One supplier dominates: Zambia accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+543% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1512
| 1512.19 | Refined sunflower or safflower oil | 100% |
| 1512.11 | Crude sunflower or safflower oil | 0.5% |
| 1512.29 | Refined cottonseed oil | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1512.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.46 per kg, 43% above the world average of $1.02. 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 sunflower, safflower and cotton oil imports (HS 1512): 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 1512: Sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported sunflower, safflower and cotton oil worth $20.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 95% on 2023.
Which countries supply sunflower, safflower and cotton oil to the DR Congo?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($15.8 million), followed by Ukraine (8%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 543% on the year.
What is the average import price of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.46 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $1.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $20.2 million in 2024, an increase of 756%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sunflower, safflower and cotton oil?
The HS code for sunflower, safflower and cotton oil is heading 1512. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 1512.19 (99% of the value) and 1512.11 (0%).
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