Vegetable extracts imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vegetable extracts by the DR Congo reached $2.9 million in 2024 (734 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.9M | 734 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 495 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 479 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 814 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 433 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 504 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 318 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 359 t |
Where the DR Congo imports vegetable extracts from
The largest suppliers were Germany (38%), South Africa (32%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+453% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.1M | 38% |
| South Africa | $921K | 32% |
| China | $542K | 19% |
| Belgium | $155K | 5.3% |
| Hungary | $75K | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $41K | 1.4% |
| Zambia | $41K | 1.4% |
| India | $11K | 0.4% |
| Senegal | $8K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $5K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 1302
| 1302.32 | Guar and locust bean gum | 46% |
| 1302.13 | Hops extract | 38% |
| 1302.19 | Plant extracts and saps | 8.9% |
| 1302.39 | Plant-derived thickeners | 6.4% |
| 1302.20 | Pectin and pectates | 0.1% |
| 1302.12 | Liquorice extract | 0.1% |
| 1302.31 | Agar-agar | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.98 per kg, 54% below the world average of $8.69, 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.
Vegetable extracts exports from the DR Congo
Exports of vegetable extracts by the DR Congo reached $1.4 million in 2024 (137 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Belgium accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.2M | 91% |
| India | $122K | 8.9% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo vegetable extracts imports (HS 1302): 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 1302: Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products.
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable extracts imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported vegetable extracts worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 734 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply vegetable extracts to the DR Congo?
Germany was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by South Africa (32%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 586% on the year.
What is the average import price of vegetable extracts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.98 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $8.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vegetable extracts to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2019 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does the DR Congo also export vegetable extracts?
Yes. The DR Congo exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, India and France. On balance the DR Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for vegetable extracts?
The HS code for vegetable extracts is heading 1302. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 1302.32 (46% of the value) and 1302.13 (38%).
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