Chocolate imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chocolate by the Republic of the Congo reached $16.3 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 46% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $16.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 619 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports chocolate from
Belgium alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $12.6M | 77% |
| Morocco | $885K | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $695K | 4.3% |
| Senegal | $420K | 2.6% |
| France | $394K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $311K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $306K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $266K | 1.6% |
| Lebanon | $154K | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $89K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 1806
| 1806.31 | Filled chocolate bars | 76% |
| 1806.90 | Chocolate preparations (other) | 19% |
| 1806.32 | Unfilled chocolate bars | 4.8% |
| 1806.20 | Bulk chocolate | 0.6% |
| 1806.10 | Sweetened cocoa powder | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.22 per kg, close to the world average of $6.27.
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 chocolate imports (HS 1806): 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 1806: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of chocolate imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported chocolate worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply chocolate to the Republic of the Congo?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($12.6 million), followed by Morocco (5%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 604% on the year.
What is the average import price of chocolate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.22 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $6.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chocolate to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024, an increase of 830%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for chocolate?
The HS code for chocolate is heading 1806. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 1806.31 (76% of the value) and 1806.90 (19%).
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