Central African Trade Data
Central African Import Export Data, Central African Customs and Shipment Data
The Central African Republic is a landlocked Central African economy with major exports in rough diamonds (HS 71), timber and wood products (HS 44), gold (HS 71), coffee (HS 09), and cotton (HS 52). Belgium (for diamonds), China, France, and Cameroon are key trading partners. CAR is heavily import-dependent, with petroleum (HS 27), food products, machinery (HS 84), vehicles (HS 87), and pharmaceutical products (HS 30) as leading imports. CAR applies HS 2007 with 10-digit codes under the CEMAC Common External Tariff, administered by the General Directorate of Customs, CAR, within the CEMAC Customs Union, AfCFTA, WTO framework. Trade figures on this page are based on Central African's official national statistics, published after a full year of data has been collected and verified. For the latest 2026 shipment-level customs records, updated monthly as customs authorities release new filings, subscribe on the TradeInt platform.
Central African Import Data
Central African Export Data
Central African Mirror Data
Central African Bill of Lading Data
Central African Shipping Data
Central African Importers Database
Central African Exporters Database
Central African Traders Contacts
Central African Import Trade Summary
Based on complete annual trade statistics. Weekly/Monthly-updated 2026 Central African trade records available on TradeInt.
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What is Central African's Top Import Product Sector based on Central African trade data?
Central African import data 2020 shows the country's import demand concentrated in Machines (23.8%), based on verified Central African trade data and shipment records provided by TradeInt. In 2020, Central African as a global importer, ranks at 194 / 226, with a total import value of US$ 291.18M.
Top 3 Central African Import Product Sector 2020:
Machines
Imported at US$ 69.20M , accounting for 23.8% of total imports
Mineral Products
Imported at US$ 48.77M , accounting for 16.7% of total imports
Chemical Products
Imported at US$ 37.97M , accounting for 13.0% of total imports
What are Central African's recent 3 years of YoY change in import trade growth?
2020 vs 2019
Import trade declined by -21.6% , from US$ 371.41M to US$ 291.18M
2019 vs 2018
Import trade declined by -32.2% , from US$ 547.56M to US$ 371.41M
2018 vs 2017
Import trade grew by +11.2% , from US$ 492.47M to US$ 547.56M
2020 Central African Imports
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What are Central African top 3 import products by HS codes in 2020?
Top 1 Import Product by HS Code 2020: HS 27 (US$ 46.64M)
Top 2 Import Product by HS Code 2020: HS 85 (US$ 40.92M)
Top 3 Import Product by HS Code 2020: HS 84 (US$ 28.27M)
Who are Central African top 3 import trade partners in 2020?
Top 1 Import Trade Partner 2020: France (US$ 45.66M)
Top 2 Import Trade Partner 2020: Democratic Congo (US$ 37.81M)
Top 3 Import Trade Partner 2020: China (US$ 27.92M)
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What trade insights are included in Central African import and export trade data?
- Central African trade data provides detailed shipment records, including importer/exporter names, HS codes, product descriptions, values, and ports, enabling accurate analysis of trade flows and partner identification.
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Central African Import Data
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Central African Export Data
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- Apply big data analysis on Central African historical trade records across energy, commodity, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.
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Advantages of Central African Trade Data Intelligence & Trade Insights
2020 Central African Imports
US $291.18M2020 Central African Exports
US $126.98MWhat trade insights are included in Central African import and export trade data?
Central African trade data provides detailed shipment records, including importer/exporter names, HS codes, product descriptions, values, and ports, enabling accurate analysis of trade flows and partner identification.
How to find international buyers and suppliers using Central African trade data?
Use Central African import-export data to identify verified buyers and suppliers by filtering shipment records through HS codes, product keywords, and company names for targeted B2B prospecting.
How to analyse Central African trade trends and market demand using Central African trade data?
Central African trade data analytics helps track import and export trends, monitor demand by HS code, evaluate top trading partners, and uncover market opportunities through insights from historical and near-real-time trade data.
Frequently Asked Questions about Central African Trade Data
What are the major import and export products of Central African in 2020?
On the export side, the leading export product is Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal (HS 44) with a total export value of US$ 61.87M, contributing significantly to the total export value of US$ 126.98M. Key export categories also include Wood Products.
These product rankings help businesses understand market demand patterns, sourcing opportunities, and competitive strengths in Central African. For more granular product-level analysis, additional ranking filters are available within the TradeInt platform.
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