Dried shelled beans market in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried shelled beans in the Democratic Republic of the Congo experienced steady growth from 2018 to 2023. The total market volume increased from 344.8 thousand tons to 388.3 thousand tons, marking a consistent upward trajectory over the six-year period.

This expansion was supported by a gradual rise in domestic production, which grew from 343.5 thousand tons to 375.5 thousand tons. Imports, while remaining a smaller component, also saw an increase during the latter part of the period, further contributing to the overall market size.

Production dried shelled beans in Democratic Republic of the Congo

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From 2017 to 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo ranked 22nd globally in dried shelled bean production.

Top producers of dried shelled beans, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried shelled beans, 2017-2020

Dried shelled bean production in the Democratic Republic of the Congo grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 351.9 thousand tonnes, a 0.6% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 4.4%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.4%.

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

Exports dried shelled beans from Democratic Republic of the Congo

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The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Import levels varied significantly, with a 19-fold difference between the low of 2019 and the high of 2018. In 2020, cross-border shipments of dried shelled beans from the Democratic Republic of the Congo reached 113 tonnes, marking a 62.2% year-on-year increase. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 70 tonnes, while the peak was in 2018 at 1 329 tonnes. The sharpest drop occurred in 2019, with a decline of 94.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Uganda was the primary destination for dried shelled bean exports from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, consistently accounting for 99.8% of total exports in volume.

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

Foreign supplies of dried shelled beans from the Democratic Republic of the Congo declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 24 thousand US dollars, a significant reduction of 19.3% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 85.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -47.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, nearly all dried shelled bean exports from the Democratic Republic of the Congo in value terms were linked to Uganda, which held a 97.9% share of total flows.

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 dried shelled beans to Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Volatility characterized the market during these years. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2018, with a 2.7-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, dried shelled bean volumes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled 2 200 tonnes, reflecting a 124.4% year-on-year rise. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 980 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2018 at 2 685 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 63.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Uganda (68.7% of imports in volume), the United States (8.9% of imports in volume), and Rwanda (1.8% of imports in volume) were the main sources for imports, together representing 79.4% of total flows.

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

After two years of decline, dried shelled bean imports into the Democratic Republic of the Congo increased. In 2020, the country imported 982 thousand US dollars worth of dried shelled beans, up 7.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 14.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 912 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline that year was 16.5%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Uganda (49.7% of imports in value terms), the United States (20.5% of imports in value terms), and Italy (5.2% of imports in value terms) formed the core of imports, together accounting for 75.4% 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