Bulk pet food imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported bulk pet food worth $2.1 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 56% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.7 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 | $2.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 1.4K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports bulk pet food from
Most of the value came from France (31%), Netherlands (26%), Belgium (24%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+310% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, close to the world average of $1.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo bulk pet food imports (HS 2309.90): 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 2309.90: Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk pet food imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported bulk pet food worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 164th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk pet food to the Republic of the Congo?
France was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($641 thousand), followed by the Netherlands (26%) and Belgium (24%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 310% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk pet food per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $1.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bulk pet food to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2023 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk pet food?
The HS code for bulk pet food is subheading 2309.90. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2309 page.
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