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Trade with Congo

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Comprehensive trade intelligence, verified suppliers, and market insights for doing business with Congo.

GDP

$19.1BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $16.3B (World Bank · 2025)

Population

6.5M
World Bank · 2025

Brazzaville

Capital

XAF

Currency

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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
$19.1BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $16.3B (World Bank · 2025)
Real GDP growth
3.5%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 3.1% (World Bank · 2025)
GDP per person
$2,867Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $2,515 (World Bank · 2025)
Inflation
4.0%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 2.4% (World Bank · 2025)
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Trade Agreements & Market Access

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AfCFTA Member

African Continental Free Trade Area

Ratified

54

Countries

90%

Tariff Elimination

$3.4T

Market Size

Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active

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Other Trade Agreements

ECCASbilateral
active
Preferential access
Regional
CEMACbilateral
active
Preferential access
Regional
Total Active Agreements3
Preferential Market Access0+ countries

Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages

Top Export Products

Crude oil
Timber
Plywood
Potash
Cocoa

Competitive Advantages

Central African resource baseRegional connectivity hubEnergy sector expertisePremium agricultural productsAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs

Export Incentives & Benefits

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Special Economic Zone benefits
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Oil sector incentives
✓
CEMAC preferential access

Regulatory & Compliance Requirements

Full Guide

BESC Required

Shipments to Congo require a cargo tracking document for customs clearance.

Authority:

CNCCEC

Cost:

$100-150 USD

Processing:

24-48 hours

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Required Export Documents

Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Export License
Customs Declaration

Export Procedure Steps

1Register with API-Congo
2Obtain 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 Performance

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Port of Pointe-Noire

Sea Port
Moderate

Capacity

1.5M TEUs

Avg. Dwell Time

7 days

Annual TEUs

1.2M

Operating Hours

24/7

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Key Trade Institutions in Congo

Agence pour la Promotion des Investissements (API-Congo)

Export Authority
www.api-congo.com
+242 05 551 0000

Direction Générale des Douanes

Customs
www.douanes.cg

Agence Congolaise de Normalisation

Standards Body
www.aconor.cg

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