Poultry meat imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported poultry meat worth $178.8 million (180.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $246.0 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 | $178.8M | 180.7K t |
| 2023 | $246.0M | 208.8K t |
| 2022 | $204.1M | 165.2K t |
| 2021 | $160.6M | 151.4K t |
| 2020 | $114.6M | 128.8K t |
| 2019 | $111.9M | 113.7K t |
| 2018 | $111.0M | 116.6K t |
| 2017 | $107.9M | 115.4K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports poultry meat from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (32%), United States (25%), Netherlands (9%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+165% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $56.8M | 32% |
| United States | $44.2M | 25% |
| Netherlands | $16.6M | 9.3% |
| Turkey | $15.9M | 8.9% |
| Poland | $11.5M | 6.4% |
| Argentina | $4.2M | 2.4% |
| France | $4.0M | 2.2% |
| Malawi | $3.3M | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $3.2M | 1.8% |
| Romania | $2.7M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 0207
| 0207.14 | Frozen chicken cuts and offal | 78% |
| 0207.12 | Frozen whole chickens | 16% |
| 0207.27 | Frozen turkey cuts and offal | 4.6% |
| 0207.13 | Fresh chicken cuts and offal | 0.9% |
| 0207.26 | Fresh turkey cuts and offal | 0.1% |
| 0207.24 | Fresh whole turkeys | 0.1% |
| 0207.11 | Fresh whole chickens | 0.1% |
| 0207.45 | Frozen duck cuts and offal | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, 52% below the world average of $2.08, 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.
Poultry meat exports from the Republic of the Congo
The Republic of the Congo exported $475 thousand of poultry meat in 2024 (298 tonnes). Angola alone took 97% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $460K | 97% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $15K | 3.1% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo poultry meat imports (HS 0207): 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 0207: Meat and edible offal of poultry; of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. fowls of the species Gallus domesticus), fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of poultry meat imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported poultry meat worth $178.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 180.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply poultry meat to the Republic of the Congo?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($56.8 million), followed by the United States (25%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of poultry meat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $2.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of poultry meat to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $107.9 million in 2017 to $178.8 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2023 at $246.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $154.4 million a year.
Does the Republic of the Congo also export poultry meat?
Yes. The Republic of the Congo exported $475 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Bosnia Herzegovina and Luxembourg. On balance the Republic of the Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $178.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for poultry meat?
The HS code for poultry meat is heading 0207. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 0207.14 (78% of the value) and 0207.12 (16%).
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