Trade with Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Comprehensive trade intelligence, verified suppliers, and market insights for doing business with Democratic Republic of the Congo.
GDP
$122.3BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $91.0B (World Bank · 2025)Population
112.8M
World Bank · 2025Kinshasa
Capital
CDF
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Democratic Republic of the Congo Trade Intelligence
Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.
Economic Overview
Official sources: IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank. Source and year shown per figure.
GDP
$122.3BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $91.0B (World Bank · 2025)Real GDP growth
5.2%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 5.8% (World Bank · 2025)GDP per person
$1,111Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $807 (World Bank · 2025)Inflation
4.3%Projection
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Trade Agreements & Market Access
View AllAfCFTA Member
African Continental Free Trade Area
54
Countries
90%
Tariff Elimination
$3.4T
Market Size
Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active
Learn moreOther Trade Agreements
ECCASbilateral
activePreferential access
Regional
SADCregional
activePreferential tariffs
Southern Africa
COMESAregional
activeFree trade area
Eastern & Southern Africa
Total Active Agreements4
Preferential Market Access0+ countries
Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages
Top Export Products
Copper
Cobalt
Coltan
Diamonds
Gold
Oil
Coffee
Competitive Advantages
Central African resource baseRegional connectivity hubEnergy sector expertisePremium agricultural productsRich mineral resourcesAfCFTA member state
Export Incentives & Benefits
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Mining code benefits✓
Special Economic Zones✓
Export duty exemptions on certain goodsRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideFERI Required
Shipments to Democratic Republic of the Congo require a cargo tracking document for customs clearance.
Authority:
OCC
Cost:
$150-300 USD
Processing:
48-72 hours
Required Export Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Mining License
OCC Certificate
Customs Declaration
Export Procedure Steps
1Register with ANAPI
2Obtain mining/export license
3Get OCC certification
4Apply for Certificate of Origin
5Submit customs declaration
Logistics Performance IndexImproving
Overall LPI Score
2.70/ 5.00
Below Average
World Rank
#95
of 160
Score Breakdown
Customs Efficiency2.50
Infrastructure Quality2.40
Int'l Shipments2.80
Logistics Competence2.60
Tracking & Tracing2.50
Timeliness3.00
Data Source: World Bank Logistics Performance Index
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Key Trade Institutions in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Agence Nationale pour la Promotion des Investissements (ANAPI)
Export Authoritywww.investindrc.cd
+243 81 555 5555
Direction Générale des Douanes et Accises (DGDA)
CustomsOffice Congolais de Contrôle (OCC)
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