Soya meal imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported soya meal worth $3.7 million (7.2 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.2 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 | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $372K | 920 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports soya meal from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (40%), Paraguay (30%), Belgium (27%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 40% |
| Paraguay | $1.1M | 30% |
| Belgium | $989K | 27% |
| Benin | $65K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $37K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, close to the world average of $0.45.
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 soya meal imports (HS 2304): 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 2304: Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil.
Common questions
What is the value of soya meal imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported soya meal worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply soya meal to the Republic of the Congo?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Paraguay (30%) and Belgium (27%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Paraguay grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average import price of soya meal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $0.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of soya meal to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $372 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 887%. The peak was 2022 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for soya meal?
The HS code for soya meal is heading 2304. In the Republic of the Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2304.00. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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