Margarine imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of margarine by the Republic of the Congo reached $7.5 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 66% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $7.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 3.4K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports margarine from
Most of the value came from Angola (36%), Tunisia (35%), Indonesia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $2.7M | 36% |
| Tunisia | $2.7M | 35% |
| Indonesia | $869K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $598K | 8% |
| France | $369K | 4.9% |
| Morocco | $191K | 2.5% |
| Senegal | $41K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $23K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $21K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $12K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 1517
| 1517.10 | Margarine (solid) | 93% |
| 1517.90 | Edible fat blends and spreads | 6.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1517.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.54 per kg, 51% above the world average of $1.68. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 margarine imports (HS 1517): 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 1517: Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, other than edible fats and oils or their fractions of heading 15.16.
Common questions
What is the value of margarine imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported margarine worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply margarine to the Republic of the Congo?
Angola was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Tunisia (35%) and Indonesia (12%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average import price of margarine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.54 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $1.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of margarine to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. The peak was 2022 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for margarine?
The HS code for margarine is heading 1517. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 1517.10 (93% of the value) and 1517.90 (7%).
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