Rice in Democratic Republic of the Congo | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2023, Democratic Republic of the Congo exported $1.61k in Rice, making it the 164th largest exporter of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 437th most exported product in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The main destination of Rice exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo are: Uganda ($584), Spain ($561), South Africa ($315), Netherlands ($92), and Angola ($28).

The fastest growing export markets for Rice of Democratic Republic of the Congo between 2022 and 2023 were Spain ($561), Uganda ($457), and South Africa ($289).

Imports In 2023, Democratic Republic of the Congo imported $85.6M in Rice, becoming the 77th largest importer of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 36th most imported product in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Democratic Republic of the Congo imports Rice primarily from: Thailand ($35.9M), India ($26.4M), China ($15.9M), Zambia ($3.58M), and Uganda ($893k).

The fastest growing import markets in Rice for Democratic Republic of the Congo between 2022 and 2023 were Thailand ($23.1M), China ($8.24M), and India ($5.28M).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2023)$1.61k

IMPORTS (2023)$85.6M

NET TRADE (2023)-$85.6M

In 2023, Democratic Republic of the Congo exported $1.61k in Rice. The main destinations of Democratic Republic of the Congo exports on Rice were Uganda ($584), Spain ($561), South Africa ($315), Netherlands ($92), and Angola ($28).

In 2023, Democratic Republic of the Congo imported $85.6M in Rice, mainly from Thailand ($35.9M), India ($26.4M), China ($15.9M), Zambia ($3.58M), and Uganda ($893k).