Export Sugar confectionery from Pakistan to DR Congo
DR Congo imported US$10.6M of sugar confectionery (HS 1704) in 2024. India supplied US$8.4M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$690K, a gap of US$7.7M. Pakistan's share of the market is 6.5%.
That gap matters: buyers in DR Congo already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to DR Congo grew 43% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, DR Congo rates 58 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 20th of 85 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list sugar confectionery with DR Congo as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 58/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.69M
- From India (2025)
- US$8.42M
- Market size
- US$10.58M
- Check before you export
- DR Congo's latest full import statistics are for 2024. Use secure payment terms.
- Check before you export
- Many buyers work through traders and distributors. Agree payment terms in advance and use letters of credit or trade insurance where possible.
How much sugar confectionery does DR Congo import?
DR Congo imported US$10.6M of sugar confectionery (HS 1704) in 2024, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export sugar confectionery to DR Congo?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$690K of sugar confectionery to DR Congo in 2025, 6.5% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in DR Congo for sugar confectionery?
India leads: US$8.4M against Pakistan's US$690K in 2025, a gap of US$7.7M.
How can I start exporting sugar confectionery to DR Congo?
Confirm your HS code, check DR Congo's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with DR Congo as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the DR Congo Global Trade profile explain the next steps.