Food preparations imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $21.2 million of food preparations in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 30% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $21.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $16.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 3.6K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports food preparations from
Most of the value came from France (39%), Morocco (15%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $8.3M | 39% |
| Morocco | $3.1M | 15% |
| China | $1.8M | 8.6% |
| Malta | $1.4M | 6.8% |
| Kenya | $1.4M | 6.6% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 5.5% |
| Egypt | $906K | 4.3% |
| South Africa | $461K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $332K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $292K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 2106
| 2106.90 | Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10 | 100% |
| 2106.10 | Protein concentrate | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2106.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.79 per kg, 38% below the world average of $6.09, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 food preparations imports (HS 2106): 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 2106: Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of food preparations imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported food preparations worth $21.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 147th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply food preparations to the Republic of the Congo?
France was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by Morocco (15%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 319% on the year.
What is the average import price of food preparations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.79 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $6.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of food preparations to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $21.2 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for food preparations?
The HS code for food preparations is heading 2106. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 2106.90 (100% of the value) and 2106.10 (0%).
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