Butter and dairy spreads imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of butter and dairy spreads by the Republic of the Congo reached $4.1 million in 2024 (560 tonnes). That is 105% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $4.1M | 561 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 647 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 349 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 232 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 265 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 188 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 268 t |
| 2017 | $913K | 161 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports butter and dairy spreads from
One supplier dominates: Angola accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest (+782% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $2.2M | 54% |
| France | $1.4M | 35% |
| Belgium | $225K | 5.4% |
| Italy | $171K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $40K | 1% |
| India | $27K | 0.6% |
| Lebanon | $6K | 0.1% |
| Benin | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Senegal | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0405
| 0405.10 | Butter | 100% |
| 0405.90 | Milk fat | 0.4% |
| 0405.20 | Dairy spread | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.40 per kg, close to the world average of $6.74.
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 Republic of the Congo butter and dairy spreads imports (HS 0405): 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 0405: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads.
Common questions
What is the value of butter and dairy spreads imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported butter and dairy spreads worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 560 tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 105% on 2023.
Which countries supply butter and dairy spreads to the Republic of the Congo?
Angola was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by France (35%) and Belgium (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 782% on the year.
What is the average import price of butter and dairy spreads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.40 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $6.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of butter and dairy spreads to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $913 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 354%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for butter and dairy spreads?
The HS code for butter and dairy spreads is heading 0405. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 0405.10 (100% of the value) and 0405.90 (0%).
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