Central African Republic 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+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
CEMACbilateral
activePreferential access
Regional
Total Active Agreements3
Preferential Market Access0+ countries
Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages
Top Export Products
Diamonds
Timber
Cotton
Coffee
Tobacco
Competitive Advantages
Central African resource baseRegional connectivity hubPremium agricultural productsRich mineral resourcesAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs
Export Incentives & Benefits
✓
Mining sector incentives✓
CEMAC preferential accessRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideBESC Required
Shipments to Central African Republic require a cargo tracking document for customs clearance.
Authority:
CNSS CAF
Cost:
$90-130 USD
Processing:
24-48 hours
Required Export Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Mining Certificate (Kimberley)
Customs Declaration
Export Procedure Steps
1Register with trade authorities
2Obtain mining/export license
3Apply for Certificate of Origin
4Submit 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
Ports & Entry Points
View All PortsCentral African Republic is a landlocked country. International trade is conducted through neighboring countries' ports.
Explore Regional PortsKey Trade Institutions in Central African Republic
Agence Centrafricaine de Développement Agricole
Export Authoritywww.gov.cf
+236 21 61 35 88
Direction Générale des Douanes
CustomsAgence Centrafricaine de Normalisation
Standards BodyNeed help navigating Central African Republic's trade requirements?
