Promoting the competitiveness of Congolese products, developing opportunities for our industries, and strengthening the DRC's integration into the global economy.
Our role
The Ministry of External Trade implements Government policy regarding foreign trade and works towards sustainable economic development.
Promote external trade and develop sector policies.
Restore the competitiveness of exportable Congolese products.
Identify structural, administrative, financial and tariff obstacles.
Develop international market opportunities for Congolese products.
Negotiate and monitor bilateral, regional and multilateral trade agreements.
Ensure quality control and compliance for imports, exports, re-exports and transit.
In the spotlight
Togo and Egypt are seeking to revitalise their trade relations, which have been in decline for several years. In Lomé, the new Egyptian ambassador, Sh...
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Ministerial delegations from the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) met on Saturday 17 Oct...
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Speaking on the theme “AfCFTA: an opportunity for the youth of the DRC to accelerate trade and industrialisation” on Wednesday 14 October 2026 before ...
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