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+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
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
✓
Special Economic Zone benefits✓
Oil sector incentives✓
CEMAC preferential accessRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideBESC Required
Shipments to Congo require a cargo tracking document for customs clearance.
Authority:
CNCCEC
Cost:
$100-150 USD
Processing:
24-48 hours
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
View AllKey Trade Institutions in Congo
Agence pour la Promotion des Investissements (API-Congo)
Export Authoritywww.api-congo.com
+242 05 551 0000
Direction Générale des Douanes
CustomsAgence Congolaise de Normalisation
Standards BodyNeed help navigating Congo's trade requirements?
