Beef, sheep or goat fat market in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Earlier Report Observations

The market for beef, sheep or goat fat in the Democratic Republic of the Congo showed a general expansion from 2018 to 2023, with volume growing from 1 408 metric tons to 1 626 metric tons. This overall increase occurred despite two periods of contraction, in 2019 and 2022, which were followed by recoveries that pushed the market to new levels.

Following a decline to 1 322 metric tons in 2019, market volume rebounded strongly to 1 475 metric tons in 2020 and reached 1 616 metric tons in 2021. After a slight dip to 1 572 metric tons in 2022, growth resumed, culminating at 1 626 metric tons in 2023. Domestic production consistently supplied the vast majority of the market throughout this period.

Production beef, sheep or goat fat in Democratic Republic of the Congo

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

World map of production of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, production of beef, sheep, or goat fat reached 1,431.8 tons in 2020, showing a strong increase of 10.3% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 4.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1,297.8 tons, with the largest decline of 5.1% occurring that same year.

Annual dynamics of production in Democratic Republic of the Congo in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports beef, sheep or goat fat from Democratic Republic of the Congo

According to market analysis, there were no exports of beef, sheep, or goat fat from the Democratic Republic of the Congo between 2017 and 2020.

Imports beef, sheep or goat fat to Democratic Republic of the Congo

Imports in kind, kg

The import market for beef, sheep, or goat fat in the Democratic Republic of the Congo showed significant volatility during the observed period. Import levels varied dramatically, with a 72-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the peak in 2020. In 2020, imports totaled 43,172 kg, representing a sharp increase of 82.1% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 41.3%, while the most substantial increase was recorded in 2018 at 6,614.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Democratic Republic of the Congo in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands was the leading source for imports in kind, accounting for 71.5% of total imports, with other countries making up the remaining share.

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, $ US

The import market in value terms displayed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. There was a 52-fold variation between the minimum in 2017 and the maximum in 2018. In 2020, the value of beef, sheep, or goat fat imports into the Democratic Republic of the Congo was recorded at $11,129 US, marking a robust increase of 23.4% from the year before. The highest value was reached in 2018 at $30,650 US. The largest decline took place in 2019 at 70.6%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018 at 5,084.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands and Ireland were the dominant partners for imports in value terms, with other countries collectively accounting for the remainder.

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