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Soybeans market in Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Soybean production in the Democratic Republic of the Congo began a steady increase from 2018, when output stood at 24 427 t. This initial growth was supported by the launch of a strategic initiative for organic soybean production, led by the Ministry of Agriculture in partnership with small farmer organizations, aiming to develop the value chain and integrate smallholders.

Production continued to expand, surpassing 25 000 t by 2019 and reaching 26 336 t by 2021. A significant development occurred in 2021 with the entry of new private player Logix Africa, which announced plans to produce 15 000 t of soybeans annually as part of a project to modernize agriculture. Further momentum came in 2023 from the government's policy to diversify exports by developing agricultural sectors like soybeans, contributing to production reaching 27 695 t by the end of that year.

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, 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, 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, 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 soybeans in Democratic Republic of the Congo

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of soybeans, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of soybeans, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Soybean production in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 25 682 tonnes of soybeans, marking a 2.5% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 15.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.3%	2.5%	2.5%	5.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports soybeans from Democratic Republic of the Congo

Exports in kind, kg

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Export volumes varied significantly, with the lowest point in 2017 and the highest in 2019, representing a 64-fold difference. In 2020, soybean deliveries from the Democratic Republic of the Congo were recorded at 41 525 kg, a decrease of 7.8% compared to 2019. The peak value was 45 040 kg in 2019, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 1 290.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 290.7%	362.7%	(7.8%)	290.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Rwanda, Uganda, and Belgium—collectively accounted for 100.0% of total soybean exports in kind from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export values reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 6.1-fold swing. In 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo exported soybeans worth 8 214 US dollars, a sharp decline of 28.9% year-on-year. The maximum value was 11 547 US dollars in 2019, and the largest increase, at 332.0%, also occurred in that year.

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	41.2%	332.0%	(28.9%)	63.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Rwanda (40.1% of exports in value terms), Uganda (36.1%), and Belgium (23.8%) were the primary buyers of soybeans from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, together making up 100.0% of total exports in value terms.

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 soybeans to Democratic Republic of the Congo

Imports in kind, kg

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during these years. Import volumes hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 6.3-fold gap. In 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo imported a total of 25 035 kg of soybeans, a substantial decrease of 15.7% from the previous year. The maximum volume was 29 681 kg in 2019, and the largest increase, at 160.8%, was recorded in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	160.8%	140.4%	(15.7%)	74.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Zambia (52.9% of imports in kind), Belgium (11.5%), and India (10.9%) were the key partners for soybean imports in kind, together accounting for 75.2% 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

Volatility characterized market behavior during these years. Import values were at their lowest in 2017 and peaked in 2019, changing by a factor of 7.9. In 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo imported approximately 27 048 US dollars worth of soybeans, which is 35.8% lower than the previous year. The maximum value was 42 104 US dollars in 2019, and the largest increase, at 434.3%, also occurred in that year.

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	48.4%	434.3%	(35.8%)	72.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Zambia (59.4% of imports in value terms), South Africa (12.0%), and India (9.9%) remained the key directions for soybean imports in value terms, together taking 81.3% 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