Wheat flour imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported wheat flour worth $7.3 million (10.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $15.3 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 | $7.3M | 10.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 10.2K t |
| 2022 | $286K | 326 t |
| 2021 | $202K | 301 t |
| 2020 | $615K | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 23.1K t |
| 2017 | $15.3M | 46.3K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports wheat flour from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $6.5M | 90% |
| Turkey | $391K | 5.4% |
| Angola | $231K | 3.2% |
| India | $54K | 0.7% |
| Uganda | $32K | 0.4% |
| Serbia | $21K | 0.3% |
| France | $11K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, 51% above the world average of $0.45. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wheat flour exports from the Republic of the Congo
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo exported wheat flour worth $760 thousand (2.1 thousand tonnes). Angola alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $759K | 100% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo wheat flour imports (HS 1101): 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 1101: Wheat or meslin flour.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat flour imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported wheat flour worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheat flour to the Republic of the Congo?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Turkey (5%) and Angola (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 245% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheat flour per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $0.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wheat flour to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.3 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2017 at $15.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does the Republic of the Congo also export wheat flour?
Yes. The Republic of the Congo exported $760 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola and France. On balance the Republic of the Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheat flour?
The HS code for wheat flour is heading 1101. In the Republic of the Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1101.00. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1101 page.
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