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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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN TRADE  EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AfCFTA IN CENTRAL AFRICA: THE DRC, THROUGH ITS MINISTER FOR FOREIGN TRADE, JULIEN PALUKU KAHONGYA, CALLS FOR POLITICAL WILL AMONG THE STATES OF THE SUBREGION
22/10/2026

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN TRADE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AfCFTA IN CENTRAL AFRICA: THE DRC, THROUGH ITS MINISTER FOR FOREIGN TRADE, JULIEN PALUKU KAHONGYA, CALLS FOR POLITICAL WILL AMONG THE STATES OF THE SUBREGION

Speaking on Thursday 22 October 2026 in Brazzaville at the second day of the SA ZLECAF regional conference, which focused on the active involvement of...

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The DRC is taking part in the AfCFTA regional conference in Brazzaville
21/10/2026

The DRC is taking part in the AfCFTA regional conference in Brazzaville

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) took part on Wednesday in the opening of the regional conference on the African Continental Free Trade Area...

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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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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

Economic Bulletin on Foreign Trade in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Review of DRC exports under AGOA from 2016 to 2025 and the first half of 2026

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FOREIGN TRADE ECONOMIC REPORT FOR THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO: 2000–2023

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TICAD9 Yokohama Declaration – TICAD 9

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