Central African republic

In 2013, the value of merchandise exports of the Central African Republic decreased substantially by 57.5 percent to reach 48.5 mln US$, while its merchandise imports decreased substantially by 40.4 percent to reach 129.7 mln US$ (see graph 1, table 2 and table 3). The merchandise trade balance recorded a large deficit of 81.2 mln US$ (see graph 1). The largest merchandise trade balance was with MDG Developed Europe at -30.2 mln US$ (see graph 4). Merchandise exports in the Central African Republic were moderately concentrated amongst partners; imports were diversified. The top 5 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of exports and 13 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of imports (see graph 5). In 2012, the value of exports of services of the Central African Republic increased moderately by 6.3 percent, reaching 69.1 mln US$, while its imports of services increased substantially by 14.5 percent and reached 179.0 mln US$ (see graph 2). There was a large trade in services deficit of 109.9 mln US$.

Related Subject(s): International Trade and Finance

Countries: Central African Republic