Frozen beef imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported frozen beef worth $13.5 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). That is 33% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $20.2 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 | $13.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $20.2M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $16.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $16.9M | 6.8K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports frozen beef from
India alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $10.9M | 81% |
| Brazil | $1.2M | 9% |
| Belgium | $346K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $272K | 2% |
| South Africa | $246K | 1.8% |
| Paraguay | $246K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $150K | 1.1% |
| France | $44K | 0.3% |
| Angola | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0202
| 0202.30 | Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen | 98% |
| 0202.20 | Frozen beef cuts with bone | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.97 per kg, 38% below the world average of $4.82, 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 frozen beef imports (HS 0202): 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 0202: Meat of bovine animals; frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen beef imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported frozen beef worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen beef to the Republic of the Congo?
India was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by Brazil (9%) and Belgium (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 35% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen beef per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.97 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $4.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of frozen beef to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.9 million in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2023 at $20.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen beef?
The HS code for frozen beef is heading 0202. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 0202.30 (98% of the value) and 0202.20 (2%).
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