Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ministry of External Trade — Democratic Republic of the Congo
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DRC — EXTERNAL TRADE

External trade serving the growth of the DRC

Promoting the competitiveness of Congolese products, developing opportunities for our industries, and strengthening the DRC's integration into the global economy.

Our role

Our missions

The Ministry of External Trade implements Government policy regarding foreign trade and works towards sustainable economic development.

Promote external trade

Promote external trade and develop sector policies.

Restore competitiveness

Restore the competitiveness of exportable Congolese products.

Identify obstacles

Identify structural, administrative, financial and tariff obstacles.

Develop opportunities

Develop international market opportunities for Congolese products.

Negotiate and follow up

Negotiate and monitor bilateral, regional and multilateral trade agreements.

Control quality

Ensure quality control and compliance for imports, exports, re-exports and transit.

In the spotlight

News & Events

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Côte d’Ivoire–Senegal: 250 billion CFA francs in trade, a figure deemed insufficient
21/10/2026

Côte d’Ivoire–Senegal: 250 billion CFA francs in trade, a figure deemed insufficient

Despite long-standing diplomatic relations and economies that are among the largest in West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal are still struggling to ...

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Tunisia–Bissau: closer ties focused on economic exchanges
21/10/2026

Tunisia–Bissau: closer ties focused on economic exchanges

Tunis and Bissau have agreed to encourage trade and joint investment, whilst emphasising the implementation of existing bilateral agreements. Tunisia...

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China-Africa: the yuan is gaining ground in trade, bringing benefits for Cameroon
21/10/2026

China-Africa: the yuan is gaining ground in trade, bringing benefits for Cameroon

For Cameroonian importers, the aim is to reduce, in the long term, currency conversions, bank charges and payment lead times. However, these benefits ...

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Focus

DRC Trade in Data

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Top 5 products with highest prices

52 884 $ / Tonne
Pewter
38 596 $ / Tonne
Cobalt
18 590 $ / Tonne
Lithium carbonate
17 190 $ / Tonne
Lithium hydroxide
14 705 $ / Tonne
Copper

Distribution of exported products

Products mining (55,0%)
Products agriculture (45,0%)

Main trading partners

DRC trading partners

Official resources

TICAD9 Yokohama Declaration – TICAD 9

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