Yeast imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $11.8 million of yeast in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 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 | $11.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $12.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 3.4K t |
Where the DR Congo imports yeast from
Most of the value came from China (31%), Uganda (21%), Turkey (18%). Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2102
| 2102.10 | Active yeast | 75% |
| 2102.30 | Baking powder | 25% |
| 2102.20 | Inactive yeast | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.32 per kg, close to the world average of $2.29.
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 yeast imports (HS 2102): 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 2102: Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell micro-organisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading no. 3002); prepared baking powders.
Common questions
What is the value of yeast imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported yeast worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply yeast to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Uganda (21%) and Turkey (18%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of yeast per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.32 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of yeast to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2023 at $12.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for yeast?
The HS code for yeast is heading 2102. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 2102.10 (75% of the value) and 2102.30 (25%).
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