Palm oil imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $107.3 million of palm oil in 2024 (104.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $107.3M | 104.4K t |
| 2023 | $114.9M | 106.9K t |
| 2022 | $73.1M | 56.3K t |
| 2021 | $65.2M | 55.8K t |
| 2020 | $71.3M | 80.5K t |
| 2019 | $46.8M | 69.6K t |
| 2018 | $46.4M | 62.2K t |
| 2017 | $67.4M | 86.3K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports palm oil from
Indonesia alone supplied 76% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $81.0M | 76% |
| Malaysia | $24.1M | 23% |
| Kenya | $1.3M | 1.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $499K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $263K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $41K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $7K | 0% |
| Angola | $3K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1511
| 1511.90 | Refined palm oil | 100% |
| 1511.10 | Crude palm oil | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1511.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.03 per kg, close to the world average of $1.00.
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 palm oil imports (HS 1511): 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 1511: Palm oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of palm oil imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported palm oil worth $107.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 104.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply palm oil to the Republic of the Congo?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($81.0 million), followed by Malaysia (22%) and Kenya (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of palm oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of palm oil to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.4 million in 2017 to $107.3 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2023 at $114.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $74.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for palm oil?
The HS code for palm oil is heading 1511. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 1511.90 (100% of the value) and 1511.10 (0%).
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