Wheat imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wheat by the Republic of the Congo reached $51.8 million in 2024 (216.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $100.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51.8M | 216.5K t |
| 2023 | $66.9M | 202.9K t |
| 2022 | $100.5M | 293.6K t |
| 2021 | $69.6M | 235.7K t |
| 2020 | $52.7M | 222.8K t |
| 2019 | $61.3M | 242.1K t |
| 2018 | $54.5M | 226.3K t |
| 2017 | $32.3M | 178.4K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports wheat from
Most of the value came from Latvia (27%), France (22%), Lithuania (19%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Latvia | $13.7M | 27% |
| France | $11.3M | 22% |
| Lithuania | $9.7M | 19% |
| Poland | $8.9M | 17% |
| Estonia | $4.1M | 8% |
| Romania | $4.0M | 7.8% |
| Lebanon | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1001
| 1001.99 | Common wheat grain | 100% |
| 1001.11 | Durum wheat seed | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.24 per kg, close to the world average of $0.29.
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 wheat imports (HS 1001): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 1001: Wheat and meslin.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported wheat worth $51.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 216.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheat to the Republic of the Congo?
Latvia was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($13.7 million), followed by France (22%) and Lithuania (19%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.24 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wheat to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.3 million in 2017 to $51.8 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2022 at $100.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $61.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheat?
The HS code for wheat is heading 1001. In the Republic of the Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1001.99. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the Republic of the Congo. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for the Republic of the Congo
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.