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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.

$65 billion

GDP

99 million

Population

Kinshasa

Capital

CDF

Currency

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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 OverviewStable Outlook

GDP

$45.2B

GDP Growth

+3.2%

GDP/Capita

$2,450

Inflation Rate8.5%
Unemployment Rate12.4%
Debt to GDP45%

FDI Inflows (Annual)

$2.8B

Credit Rating

B+

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

Mining code benefits
Special Economic Zones
Export duty exemptions on certain goods

Regulatory & Compliance Requirements

Full Guide

FERI 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

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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

Key Trade Institutions in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Agence Nationale pour la Promotion des Investissements (ANAPI)

Export Authority
www.investindrc.cd
+243 81 555 5555

Direction Générale des Douanes et Accises (DGDA)

Customs

Office Congolais de Contrôle (OCC)

Standards Body

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