Deal #2006
Congo, Dem. Rep.
Created at
2013-02-15
Last update
2025-01-12
Last full update
2025-01-12
Detailed crop, animal and mineral information
Crops area/yield/export
- Bean, Fruit (unspecified), Grains (unspecified), Oil Palm, Rice [current]
Comment on crops
produces 41,000 tons of palm oil annually
The company's involvement in rice farming in Bas-Congo aimed to reduce the country's dependence on food imports but was abruptly discontinued in 2017 after investing at least US$14 million. Later, Feronia filed for bankruptcy, and its oil palm plantations were handed over to a private equity fund in 2020.
Use of produce
Has domestic use
Yes
Domestic use
100 %
Comment on use of produce
In 2014, all produce was sold to one customer. Produce is sold directly from the mill to customers.
In country processing of produce
In country processing of produce
Yes
Comment on in country processing of produce
Mill, drying and storage facilities. Production highly automated. Paddy rice is transferred from the farm to the main rice mill, where it is processed.