Cereal groats imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cereal groats by the Republic of the Congo reached $15.5 million in 2024 (32.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 126% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $15.5M | 32.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 10.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 14.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 12.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 5.6K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports cereal groats from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.2M | 53% |
| South Africa | $5.7M | 37% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 10% |
| Lebanon | $4K | 0% |
| Tunisia | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1103
| 1103.13 | Corn groats | 95% |
| 1103.20 | Cereal pellets | 3.5% |
| 1103.19 | Cereal groats (other types) | 1.1% |
| 1103.11 | Wheat groats | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1103.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.48 per kg, close to the world average of $0.49.
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 cereal groats imports (HS 1103): 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 1103: Cereal groats; meal and pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal groats imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported cereal groats worth $15.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 126% on 2023.
Which countries supply cereal groats to the Republic of the Congo?
The United States was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by South Africa (37%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 425% on the year.
What is the average import price of cereal groats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cereal groats to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $15.5 million in 2024, an increase of 742%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal groats?
The HS code for cereal groats is heading 1103. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 1103.13 (95% of the value) and 1103.20 (3%).
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