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Not roasted and not cooked groundnuts market in Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for not roasted and not cooked groundnuts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo rose consistently from 445 thousand tons in 2018 to 497 thousand tons in 2023. This expansion was initially supported by regulatory measures, including the 2020 ministerial order setting packaging standards for agricultural exports and the introduction of hygiene norms for peanut processing, which enhanced product quality and marketability.

Further growth was reinforced by policy developments such as the national consultations on food systems in 2021, aiming to promote locally processed goods, and the 2023 DRC Agribusiness Forum which highlighted the sector's potential and proposed a new agricultural policy to attract investments and improve technology adoption.

Initiatives like the promotion of peanut processing into by-products and the recommendation of organic pesticides focused on diversifying income streams and encouraging sustainable practices, although challenges in rural infrastructure and credit access persisted.

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 not roasted and not cooked groundnuts in Democratic Republic of the Congo

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

On a global scale, the Democratic Republic of the Congo ranked as the 17th largest producer of unroasted and uncooked groundnuts from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Production of unroasted and uncooked groundnuts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 465.5 thousand tonnes, marking a slight improvement of 2.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 5%, which translates to an annualized rate of 1.6%.

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	0.5%	2.2%	2.2%	1.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports not roasted and not cooked groundnuts from Democratic Republic of the Congo

Exports in kind, t

Exports of unroasted and uncooked groundnuts from the Democratic Republic of the Congo declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 0.4 tonnes, reflecting a sharp decrease of 60.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 99.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -91.7%.

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	(93.3%)	(97.8%)	(60.3%)	(91.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Angola served as the primary destination for unroasted and uncooked groundnuts from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, consistently absorbing 99.8% of total exports in volume terms.

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, $ US

The value of unroasted and uncooked groundnuts exports from the Democratic Republic of the Congo declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value amounted to 183 US dollars, down by 87.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 99.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -85.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(96.6%)	(28.5%)	(87.0%)	(85.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Angola dominated the partner structure of exports in value terms, consistently accounting for 97.4% of total flows.

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 not roasted and not cooked groundnuts to Democratic Republic of the Congo

Imports in kind, t

The import market showed an unstable trend during this period. The lowest imports were recorded in 2019 at 2.6 tonnes, while the highest occurred in 2020 at 6.9 tonnes, reflecting a 2.7-fold gap. In 2020, imports increased by 169.6% year-on-year. The largest decline was observed in 2018, with a drop of 55.0%.

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	(55.0%)	(13.6%)	169.6%	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India (34.2% of imports in volume), France (16.0% of imports in volume), and Uganda (11.1% of imports in volume) accounted for the largest share of imports, together comprising 61.3% 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, $ US

Imports of unroasted and uncooked groundnuts into the Democratic Republic of the Congo increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 15 182 US dollars, up by 195.4% relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 430.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 74.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.4%	47.9%	195.4%	74.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China (60.8% of imports in value terms), India (13.6% of imports in value terms), and Belgium (8.9% of imports in value terms) were the main sources for imports, together accounting for 83.3% 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