Chad 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
Cotton
Cattle
Gum arabic
Sesame
Competitive Advantages
Central African resource baseRegional connectivity hubEnergy sector expertiseAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs
Export Incentives & Benefits
✓
Oil sector incentives✓
Agricultural export support✓
CEMAC preferential accessRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideBESC Required
Shipments to Chad require a cargo tracking document for customs clearance.
Authority:
CTN TD
Cost:
$90-130 USD
Processing:
24-48 hours
Required Export Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Customs Declaration
Export Procedure Steps
1Register with ANIE
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
View All PortsChad is a landlocked country. International trade is conducted through neighboring countries' ports.
Explore Regional PortsKey Trade Institutions in Chad
Agence Nationale des Investissements et des Exportations (ANIE)
Export Authoritywww.anie-tchad.com
+235 22 51 89 78
Direction Générale des Douanes
CustomsAgence Tchadienne de Normalisation
Standards BodyNeed help navigating Chad's trade requirements?
