Vodka imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $7.9 million of vodka in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. 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 | $7.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 1.1K t |
Where the DR Congo imports vodka from
Uganda alone supplied 80% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $6.4M | 80% |
| France | $629K | 7.9% |
| South Africa | $273K | 3.4% |
| India | $221K | 2.8% |
| Namibia | $187K | 2.4% |
| Kenya | $85K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $46K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $37K | 0.5% |
| Bulgaria | $25K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, 23% below the world average of $1.62, 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 vodka imports (HS 2208.60): 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 2208.60: Vodka.
Common questions
What is the value of vodka imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported vodka worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply vodka to the DR Congo?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by France (8%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 213% on the year.
What is the average import price of vodka per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $1.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vodka to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2019 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for vodka?
The HS code for vodka is subheading 2208.60. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2208 page.
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