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Dried shelled legumes market in Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2026

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market volume for dried shelled legumes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo expanded steadily, rising from 726.8 thousand tons to 813.9 thousand tons. Production increased each year, supported by a gradual climb in imports after 2020.

Market growth continued in 2023, reaching 813.9 thousand tons. During this period, consumer prices for vegetables in Kinshasa rose due to seasonal patterns and the depreciation of the Congolese franc, which impacted local purchasing power but did not reverse the overall upward trend in legume consumption.

In 2024, imports of dried shelled legumes surged to 38.0 thousand tons. This increase coincided with the government's official launch of the 2024-2025 agricultural campaign, which committed state resources to revitalize the agricultural sector, including legumes, through enhanced support and monitoring.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Democratic Republic of the Congo
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Democratic Republic of the Congo in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Democratic Republic of the Congo in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Democratic Republic of the Congo in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Democratic Republic of the Congo by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Democratic Republic of the Congo in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Democratic Republic of the Congo by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Democratic Republic of the Congo by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Democratic Republic of the Congo in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Democratic Republic of the Congo by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Democratic Republic of the Congo in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Democratic Republic of the Congo by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Democratic Republic of the Congo by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Democratic Republic of the Congo by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Democratic Republic of the Congo by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Democratic Republic of the Congo by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Democratic Republic of the Congo by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production dried shelled legumes in Democratic Republic of the Congo

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of dried shelled legumes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has seen its dried shelled legumes production grow for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 741.4 thousand tonnes, marking a 0.7% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 4.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.8%	1.8%	0.7%	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dried shelled legumes from Democratic Republic of the Congo

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed notable volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 270 tonnes, then peaked in 2018 at 1 331 tonnes, representing a 4.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports from the Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at 310 tonnes, showing a 15.0% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 79.7%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, rising by 16.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.1%	(79.7%)	15.0%	(35.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Uganda was the primary destination for dried shelled legumes exports from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, accounting for 93.0% of total exports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited significant volatility over these years. The lowest export value was recorded in 2019 at 36 thousand US dollars, while the highest occurred in 2020 at 215 thousand US dollars, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 6 times. In 2020, exports surged by 499.7% year-over-year. The largest decline was in 2019, falling by 67.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(34.8%)	(67.3%)	499.7%	8.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Uganda and Singapore dominated the export partner structure in value terms, with other countries making up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports dried shelled legumes to Democratic Republic of the Congo

Imports in kind, t

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during this period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 1 403 tonnes and peaked in 2018 at 4 254 tonnes, creating a 3-fold gap. In 2020, imports to the Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled 3 499 tonnes, reflecting a 149.4% increase from the previous year. The largest decline was in 2019, dropping by 67.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.3%	(67.0%)	149.4%	(4.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for imports in volume were Uganda, the United States, and Italy, together accounting for 78.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import values dropped to their minimum in 2019 at 1 501 thousand US dollars and climbed to their maximum in 2018 at 2 809 thousand US dollars, a 1.9-fold shift. In 2020, imports reached 2 793 thousand US dollars, marking an 86.1% increase over the past year. The largest decline was in 2019, falling by 46.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	(46.6%)	86.1%	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States (28.6% of import value), Italy (25.7%), and Uganda (21.9%) formed the key group of partners for dried shelled legumes imports to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, jointly representing 76.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io