Congo, Democratic Republic of the
U.S. Trade with Congo, Democratic Republic of the in 2024
Export Market Rank
#55 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$147.73 Million
3-Year Average
$98.88 Million
Compound Average Growth
19.6% (2015-2024)
Total Export Value 2015 - 2024
Export Value by Commodity 2024
Top 10 Exports to Congo, Democratic Republic of the in 2024
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milled Grains & Products | $54.56 Million | 73,241 | $14.16 Million | 7407% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $29.14 Million | 22,023 | $22.95 Million | 45% |
| Food Preparations | $23.87 Million | 7,496 | $7.12 Million | 18995% |
| Pulses | $23.8 Million | 28,653 | $4.74 Million | 20114% |
| Vegetable Oils (excl. soybean) | $13.22 Million | 8,278 | $2.85 Million | 5564% |
| Other Intermediate Products | $2.05 Million | 1,126 | $2.49 Million | 35123% |
| Corn | $478,657 | 1,499 | $687,551 | --- |
| Soybean Oil | $336,428 | 180 | $115,321 | --- |
| Pork & Pork Products | $224,595 | 123 | $203,365 | --- |
| Condiments & Sauces | $16,376 | 7 | $255,626 | -95% |
Resources
Exporting
- Exporter Guide (2025)
Data and Analysis
This report is designed to be an introduction to the political, economic, and trade situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The DRC is the second largest country in Africa and boasts one of the largest population on the continent.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) offers significant growth potential for U.S. food and beverage exporters, driven by its large population and increasing urbanization, U.S. agricultural and related product exports to the DRC are rising, with strong demand for wheat, poultry, vegetable oil, and rice.
Attaché Report (GAIN)
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