The Central African Republic (CAR) has a diverse trade profile. In 2020, the country exported goods worth approximately $41 million USD, including a variety of products to 42 partner countries. Conversely, imports were significantly higher, valued at around $545 million USD, with 1,269 products imported from 97 partner countries. This resulted in a negative trade balance. The CAR's trade activities are crucial for its economy, reflecting a mix of exported natural resources and imported goods necessary for development.
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Top Export Partners (2022)
United Arab Emirates (39.8%)
Italy (11.0%)
Pakistan (10.0%)
China (9.7%)
France (6.4%)
Switzerland (5.2%)
Uganda (4.1%)
Sweden (3.8%)
Belgium (3.2%)
United States (2.8%)12.
Top Import Partners (2022)
Cameroon (27.8%)
China (14.9%)
France (11.2%)
Belgium (8.7%)
Italy (7.4%)
United States (6.5%)
South Korea (5.3%)
India (4.9%)
Germany (4.1%)
Turkey (3.2%)
Gold: $90.4 million (39.1% of total exports)
Rough Wood: $39.3 million (17%)
Diamonds: $35.7 million (15.5%)
Motor Vehicles and Parts: $14.9 million (6.5%)
Sawn Wood: $10.9 million (4.7%)
Electrical Machinery and Equipment: $8.8 million (3.8%)
Furniture, Bedding, Lighting, and Prefabricated Buildings: $4.1 million (1.8%)
Machinery including Computers: $3.2 million (1.4%)
Rubber and Rubber Articles: $2.9 million (1.3%)
Cocoa: $2.1 million (0.9%)