Onions and garlic imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of onions and garlic by the Republic of the Congo reached $8.4 million in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes). That is 29% more than in 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 | $8.4M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 19.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 23.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 20.6K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 21.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 16.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 19.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 14.8K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports onions and garlic from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $4.7M | 56% |
| China | $3.0M | 35% |
| Egypt | $432K | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $170K | 2% |
| Morocco | $70K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $39K | 0.5% |
| France | $29K | 0.4% |
| Angola | $3K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0703
| 0703.10 | Fresh onions | 65% |
| 0703.20 | Fresh garlic | 35% |
| 0703.90 | Leeks and shallots | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, 24% below the world average of $0.76, 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 onions and garlic imports (HS 0703): 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 0703: Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of onions and garlic imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported onions and garlic worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply onions and garlic to the Republic of the Congo?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by China (35%) and Egypt (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average import price of onions and garlic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $0.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of onions and garlic to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2018 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for onions and garlic?
The HS code for onions and garlic is heading 0703. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 0703.10 (65% of the value) and 0703.20 (35%).
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