Prepared meat imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported prepared meat worth $3.7 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.9 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 | $3.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 1.2K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports prepared meat from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1602
| 1602.50 | Prepared beef | 38% |
| 1602.49 | Prepared pork products (other) | 26% |
| 1602.41 | Prepared ham | 11% |
| 1602.42 | Prepared pork shoulder | 8.4% |
| 1602.32 | Prepared chicken meat | 7.1% |
| 1602.39 | Prepared poultry meat (other) | 3.7% |
| 1602.31 | Prepared turkey meat | 3.2% |
| 1602.90 | Prepared meat (other species) | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1602.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.55 per kg, 28% below the world average of $4.90, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo prepared meat imports (HS 1602): 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 1602: Prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared meat imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported prepared meat worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 132nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared meat to the Republic of the Congo?
France was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (14%) and Brazil (12%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared meat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.55 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $4.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared meat to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2021 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared meat?
The HS code for prepared meat is heading 1602. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 1602.50 (38% of the value) and 1602.49 (26%).
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