Alliaceous vegetables market in Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh alliaceous vegetables in the Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at 76 763 tons in 2018, as the spread of supermarkets in Kinshasa began influencing retail distribution channels. After a drop to 71 306 tons in 2019, the market recovered to 75 844 tons in 2020 following the Kinshasa governor's strict instructions to tighten revenue collection, which likely improved the administrative environment for formal trade.

Growth continued to 77 428 tons in 2021, coinciding with a government-importer agreement to lower frozen product prices, helping stabilize food market conditions. The market peaked at 82 055 tons in 2022, driven by the digitalization of tax administration through the LOGIRAD system, which enhanced regulatory transparency and facilitated imports. However, volume fell sharply to 72 376 tons in 2023 after updated import duty tariffs increased costs for importing fresh alliaceous vegetables.

In 2024, tax authorities recorded record revenue collection by DGRAD and a new appointment at DGRK, reflecting ongoing strengthening of fiscal governance that affects the trade environment for agricultural products.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

In 2019, Democratic Republic of the Congo produced 56 022 tonnes of alliaceous vegetables, with production remaining virtually unchanged in 2020. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 55 998 tonnes. Both the largest decline and increase were minimal, each recorded at 0.0% in 2018.

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Exports alliaceous vegetables from Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 at 3 tonnes, representing a sharp 80.8% decline from the previous year. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 15 tonnes, creating a 5.2-fold difference between the highest and lowest years. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 43.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Uganda dominated Democratic Republic of the Congo's alliaceous vegetable exports in kind, accounting for 91.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Democratic Republic of the Congo's alliaceous vegetable exports in 2019 totaled 2 thousand US dollars, marking a 33.7% decrease from 2018. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 18.3%. Over the 2017-2019 period, exports declined by 21.6%, representing a compound annual growth rate of -7.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Uganda was the primary destination for Democratic Republic of the Congo's alliaceous vegetable exports in value terms, representing 71.5% of total flows, while other countries accounted for the remaining share.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Democratic Republic of the Congo imported 19 821 tonnes of alliaceous vegetables in 2020, showing a sharp 29.5% increase from 2019. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 15 307 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 20 780 tonnes. The largest decline of 26.3% was recorded in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 11.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Democratic Republic of the Congo in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands and China together accounted for 92.6% of Democratic Republic of the Congo's alliaceous vegetable imports in kind, indicating high market concentration with numerous smaller markets comprising the remainder.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Democratic Republic of the Congo in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Democratic Republic of the Congo's alliaceous vegetable imports reached 9 534 thousand US dollars, representing a 10.6% increase from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 8 621 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 11 314 thousand US dollars. The largest decline of 23.8% was recorded in 2019, while the largest increase of 12.6% occurred in 2018. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 5.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Democratic Republic of the Congo in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands and China concentrated the majority of Democratic Republic of the Congo's alliaceous vegetable imports in value terms, while other markets formed a less significant portion of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Democratic Republic of the Congo in value, 2017-2020