Democratic Republic of the Congo: Pork Market 2020

Pork Market Size in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The revenue of the pork market in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pork consumption, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Democratic Republic of the Congo pork consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Pork Production in Democratic Republic of the Congo

In value terms, pork production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total output indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, pork production decreased by +X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pork production reached its maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pork Exports

Exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2018, the amount of pork exported from Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled X tons, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pork exports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, pork exports reached their maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pork exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, pork exports continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, pork exports reached their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tons), Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Canada (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons) were the largest exporters of pork in the world, mixing up X% of total export.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Spain, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total exports. Denmark, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Belgium, Poland, France and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main exporting countries, Poland recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The pork export price in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at $X per ton in 2018, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the export price indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, pork export price increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for pork reached their peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2018.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pork Imports

Imports into Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2018, approx. X tons of pork were imported into Democratic Republic of the Congo; reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, pork imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Democratic Republic of the Congo imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, pork imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, pork imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, pork imports attained their peak of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of pork imports failed to regain its momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of pork imports in 2018 were China (X tons), Japan (X tons), Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together resulting at X% of total import. South Korea (X tons), the UK (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Russia (X tons) and France (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pork into Democratic Republic of the Congo, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

In Japan, pork imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+X% per year) and Italy (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the pork import price in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price indicated mild growth from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, pork import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for pork attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2010 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for pork remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, Hong Kong SAR, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform