Share of food products in total merchandise exports in Congo
Congo: Share of food products in total merchandise exports was 0.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share of food products in total merchandise exports in Congo, 1962–2023
Source: UN Comtrade, WITS, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
In 2023, share of food products in total merchandise exports in Congo stood at 0.2%.
The figure is down 27.7% on the previous year and up 17.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of food products in total merchandise exports in Congo peaked at 17.6% in 1967 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2011.
Congo ranks 191st of 196 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.7% | 5.4% | 17.6% | 7 |
| 1970s | 8.4% | 3.0% | 17.5% | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 5 |
| 1990s | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 3 |
| 2000s | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3 |
| 2010s | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More economy & growth data for Congo
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 4.4% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.4% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,683 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 12.9% (2020)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 10.91 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,683 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 581.93 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 172.96 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 297.23 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 512.42 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of food products in total merchandise exports in Congo?
- Share of food products in total merchandise exports in Congo was 0.2% in 2023, according to UN Comtrade, WITS, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of food products in total merchandise exports recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 17.6% in 1967.
- What is the lowest share of food products in total merchandise exports recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2011.
- How does Congo rank for share of food products in total merchandise exports?
- Congo ranks 191st out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of food products in total merchandise exports rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from UN Comtrade, WITS, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of food products in total merchandise exports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Value of food exports divided by the total value of merchandise exports, expressed as a percentage.