Rice imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rice by the Republic of the Congo reached $76.2 million in 2024 (137.1 thousand tonnes). That is 47% more than in 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 | $76.2M | 137.1K t |
| 2023 | $51.7M | 89.2K t |
| 2022 | $63.9M | 165.5K t |
| 2021 | $41.1M | 93.1K t |
| 2020 | $35.8M | 83.9K t |
| 2019 | $34.3M | 84.4K t |
| 2018 | $35.3M | 81.9K t |
| 2017 | $62.4M | 175.7K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports rice from
Thailand alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+255% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $51.8M | 68% |
| India | $17.7M | 23% |
| China | $5.1M | 6.7% |
| United States | $1.3M | 1.7% |
| Myanmar | $189K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $73K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $56K | 0.1% |
| Cambodia | $43K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0% |
| Portugal | $5K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1006
| 1006.30 | Milled rice | 83% |
| 1006.40 | Broken rice | 18% |
| 1006.20 | Brown rice | 0% |
| 1006.10 | Paddy rice | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rice exports from the Republic of the Congo
Exports of rice by the Republic of the Congo reached $1.3 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Angola accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $1.3M | 100% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo rice imports (HS 1006): 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 1006: Rice.
Common questions
What is the value of rice imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported rice worth $76.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 137.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply rice to the Republic of the Congo?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($51.8 million), followed by India (23%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 267% on the year.
What is the average import price of rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rice to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $62.4 million in 2017 to $76.2 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $50.1 million a year.
Does the Republic of the Congo also export rice?
Yes. The Republic of the Congo exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola and South Africa. On balance the Republic of the Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $75.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rice?
The HS code for rice is heading 1006. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 1006.30 (82% of the value) and 1006.40 (18%).
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