Chad Trade Data
Chad Import Export Data, Chad Customs and Shipment Data
Chad is a landlocked Central African economy overwhelmingly dependent on crude petroleum exports (HS 2709), which account for over 80% of total export revenue. China, the United States, India, and the UAE are major export destinations. Other exports include cotton (HS 52), livestock (HS 01), and gum arabic (HS 13). Imports are concentrated in machinery (HS 84), petroleum products (HS 27), vehicles (HS 87), cereals (HS 10), and pharmaceutical products (HS 30), primarily from China, France, and Cameroon. Chad applies HS 2007 with 10-digit codes under the CEMAC Common External Tariff, administered by the General Directorate of Customs, Chad, within the CEMAC Customs Union, AfCFTA, WTO framework. Trade figures on this page are based on Chad'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.
Chad Import Data
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Chad Bill of Lading Data
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Chad Importers Database
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Chad Traders Contacts
Chad Import Trade Summary
Based on complete annual trade statistics. Weekly/Monthly-updated 2026 Chad trade records available on TradeInt.
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What is Chad's Top Import Product Sector based on Chad trade data?
Chad import data 2020 shows the country's import demand concentrated in Machines (29.5%), based on verified Chad trade data and shipment records provided by TradeInt. In 2020, Chad as a global importer, ranks at 175 / 226, with a total import value of US$ 1.01B.
Top 3 Chad Import Product Sector 2020:
Machines
Imported at US$ 298.58M , accounting for 29.5% of total imports
Chemical Products
Imported at US$ 151.20M , accounting for 14.9% of total imports
Transportation
Imported at US$ 119.68M , accounting for 11.8% of total imports
What are Chad's recent 3 years of YoY change in import trade growth?
2020 vs 2019
Import trade grew by +4.1% , from US$ 971.95M to US$ 1.01B
2019 vs 2018
Import trade grew by +11.6% , from US$ 870.98M to US$ 971.95M
2018 vs 2017
Import trade grew by +40.9% , from US$ 617.95M to US$ 870.98M
2020 Chad Imports
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What are Chad top 3 import products by HS codes in 2020?
Top 1 Import Product by HS Code 2020: HS 84 (US$ 186.07M)
Top 2 Import Product by HS Code 2020: HS 85 (US$ 112.51M)
Top 3 Import Product by HS Code 2020: HS 87 (US$ 101.61M)
Who are Chad top 3 import trade partners in 2020?
Top 1 Import Trade Partner 2020: China (US$ 297.83M)
Top 2 Import Trade Partner 2020: UAE (US$ 185.93M)
Top 3 Import Trade Partner 2020: France (US$ 99.38M)
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Chad Customs Data & Import-Export Shipment Data
How to use Chad customs data to track resource shipments, frontier trade activity, and infrastructure-linked cargo flows?
- Search customs records by product, HS code, importer, exporter, origin, destination, and trade period.
- Track how commodities, equipment, industrial inputs, and essential goods move through Chad.
- Monitor shipment activity tied to extractive sectors, project cargo, and frontier-market supply chains.
- Use customs data to identify active product flows, route exposure, and market access patterns.
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Chad Resource Trade Insights & Frontier Market Analytics
How to use Chad customs data to analyse commodity exposure, project demand, and frontier trade performance?
- Visualise import-export trends across energy-linked products, industrial goods, machinery, and raw materials.
- Compare trading partners, product concentration, and cargo movement to understand market dependence.
- Detect shifts in commodity-linked trade, import needs, and cross-border supply patterns over time.
- Turn customs records into commercial insight for risk assessment, opportunity mapping, and frontier-market planning.
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Chad Commodity Buyer & Frontier Trade Intelligence
How to use Chad customs data to find active importers, exporters, project buyers, and commodity traders?
- Identify companies trading frequently in resource-linked, industrial, and infrastructure-relevant product categories.
- Discover which buyers, suppliers, and operators appear repeatedly in shipment records.
- Build focused target lists using shipment evidence, product relevance, and market activity signals.
- Support business development, supplier search, and frontier-market research with trade-backed intelligence.
Chad Import Export Trade Data Coverage
Chad Import Data
How can Chad import data help businesses identify active importers, project buyers, and resource-linked sourcing opportunities?
- Access detailed Chad shipment records covering commodities, equipment, industrial inputs, and essential goods.
- View traded product value, descriptions, and shipping details across extractive, infrastructure, and frontier trade corridors.
- Identify active importers and project buyers operating in Chad's resource-led trade network.
- Discover sourcing opportunities and buyer-supplier networks linked to extractive sectors, project cargo, and frontier market demand.
Chad Export Data
How can Chad export data help businesses identify international buyers and track resource and commodity export activity?
- Search by Chad exporter names, potential buyers, and HS codes across energy, commodity, and resource-linked product lines.
- Filter trade records by product descriptions, ports, and trade attributes tied to Chad's extractive and frontier export corridors.
- Identify new international buyers and commodity market opportunities for Chad's resource-driven exports.
- Analyse Chad's export flow, commodity concentration, and frontier market trading patterns.
Chad Trade Data Analytics
How can Chad trade data analytics uncover resource trade trends, project demand, and Central Africa frontier market insights?
- Apply big data analysis on Chad historical trade records across energy, commodity, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.
- Track Chad import-export trends by importer, exporter, and HS code for resource-linked and frontier trade.
- Analyse YoY and MoM trade trends, product categories, and country ports linked to Central African trade corridors.
- Evaluate country-wise trade flows and transport modes to understand commodity exposure and project-linked trade patterns.
- Identify top-performing resource sectors and frontier market opportunities in Chad.
Advantages of Chad Trade Data Intelligence & Trade Insights
2020 Chad Imports
US $1.01B2020 Chad Exports
US $1.50BWhat trade insights are included in Chad import and export trade data?
Chad trade data provides detailed shipment records, including importer/exporter names, HS codes, product descriptions, values, and ports, enabling accurate analysis of trade flows and partner identification.
How to find international buyers and suppliers using Chad trade data?
Use Chad import-export data to identify verified buyers and suppliers by filtering shipment records through HS codes, product keywords, and company names for targeted B2B prospecting.
How to analyse Chad trade trends and market demand using Chad trade data?
Chad trade data analytics helps track import and export trends, monitor demand by HS code, evaluate top trading partners, and uncover market opportunities through insights from historical and near-real-time trade data.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chad Trade Data
What are the major import and export products of Chad in 2020?
On the export side, the leading export product is Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes (HS 27) with a total export value of US$ 1.19B, contributing significantly to the total export value of US$ 1.50B. Key export categories also include Mineral Products.
These product rankings help businesses understand market demand patterns, sourcing opportunities, and competitive strengths in Chad. For more granular product-level analysis, additional ranking filters are available within the TradeInt platform.
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