Democratic Congo Trade Data
Democratic Congo Import Export Data, Democratic Congo Customs and Shipment Data
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a major global source of cobalt, copper, and other critical minerals (HS 26, 74, 81), with mining exports accounting for the vast majority of foreign exchange earnings. China is by far the dominant trading partner for both exports and imports, followed by South Africa, Zambia, India, and the UAE. Imports are concentrated in machinery (HS 84), petroleum (HS 27), vehicles (HS 87), pharmaceutical products (HS 30), and food. The DRC's mineral resources are essential to global battery and electronics supply chains. DR Congo applies HS 2017 with 8-digit codes under the DRC Customs Tariff, administered by the General Directorate of Customs and Excise (DGDA), within the EAC (joined 2022), COMESA, AfCFTA, WTO framework. Trade figures on this page are based on Democratic Congo'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.
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Based on complete annual trade statistics. Weekly/Monthly-updated 2026 Democratic Congo trade records available on TradeInt.
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What is Democratic Congo's Top Import Product Sector based on Democratic Congo trade data?
Democratic Congo import data 2022 shows the country's import demand concentrated in Mineral Products (35.8%), based on verified Democratic Congo trade data and shipment records provided by TradeInt. In 2022, Democratic Congo as a global importer, ranks at 86 / 127, with a total import value of US$ 11.44B.
Top 3 Democratic Congo Import Product Sector 2022:
Mineral Products
Imported at US$ 4.10B , accounting for 35.8% of total imports
Machines
Imported at US$ 2.58B , accounting for 22.5% of total imports
Chemical Products
Imported at US$ 1.23B , accounting for 10.8% of total imports
What are Democratic Congo's recent 3 years of YoY change in import trade growth?
2022 vs 2021
Import trade grew by +49.5% , from US$ 7.65B to US$ 11.44B
2021 vs 2020
Import trade declined by -12.9% , from US$ 8.78B to US$ 7.65B
2020 vs 2019
Import trade declined by -16.8% , from US$ 10.56B to US$ 8.78B
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What are Democratic Congo top 3 import products by HS codes in 2022?
Top 1 Import Product by HS Code 2022: HS 27 (US$ 2.78B)
Top 2 Import Product by HS Code 2022: HS 84 (US$ 1.86B)
Top 3 Import Product by HS Code 2022: HS 25 (US$ 1.32B)
Who are Democratic Congo top 3 import trade partners in 2022?
Top 1 Import Trade Partner 2022: China (US$ 3.03B)
Top 2 Import Trade Partner 2022: South Africa (US$ 1.31B)
Top 3 Import Trade Partner 2022: UAE (US$ 1.14B)
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2022 Democratic Congo Imports
US $11.44B2022 Democratic Congo Exports
US $15.72BWhat trade insights are included in Democratic Congo import and export trade data?
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What are the major import and export products of Democratic Congo in 2022?
On the export side, the leading export product is Copper and articles thereof (HS 74) with a total export value of US$ 12.77B, contributing significantly to the total export value of US$ 15.72B. Key export categories also include Metals.
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