Djibouti 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
COMESAregional
activeFree trade area
Eastern & Southern Africa
IGADbilateral
activePreferential access
Regional
Total Active Agreements3
Preferential Market Access0+ countries
Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages
Top Export Products
Re-exports
Hides and skins
Coffee (transit)
Salt
Competitive Advantages
Indian Ocean trade corridorEAC common market accessPremium agricultural productsAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs
Export Incentives & Benefits
✓
Free zone benefits✓
Re-export hub incentives✓
Tax exemptions✓
Strategic location advantagesRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideRequired Export Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Customs Declaration
Export Procedure Steps
1Register with free zone authority
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
Key Trade Institutions in Djibouti
Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority
Export Authoritywww.dpfza.gov.dj
+253 21 35 27 00
Direction des Douanes
CustomsOffice Djiboutien de Normalisation
Standards BodyNeed help navigating Djibouti's trade requirements?
