Central African Republic

AGOA Status: Central African Republic is not eligible for AGOA this year.

U.S.-Central African Republic Trade Facts

Central African Republic is currently our 193rd largest goods trading partner with $16.1 million in total (exports plus imports) goods trade during 2010. Goods exports totaled $10.3 million; Goods imports totaled $5.7 million. The U.S. goods trade surplus with Central African Republic was $4.6 million in 2010.

Exports

Central African Republic was the United States' 192nd largest goods export market in 2010.

U.S. goods exports to Central African Republic in 2010 were $10.3 million, down 68% from 2009.

The top export categories (2-digit HS) for 2010 were: Machinery ($5.5 million), Special Other ($1.2 million), Electrical Machinery ($1.1 million), Vehicles ($601,000), and Fish and Seafood ($483,000).

Imports

Central African Republic was the United States' 172nd largest supplier of goods imports in 2010.

U.S. goods imports from Central African Republic totaled $5.7 million in 2010, a 69% increase from 2009.

The top import categories (2-digit HS) for 2010 were: Precious Stones and Metals ($3.4 million), Wood ($1.2 million), and Fats and Oils ($726,000).

Trade Balance

The U.S. goods trade surplus with Central African Republic was $4.6 million in 2010, 84% less than in 2009.