Chad

Chad FlagAGOA Status: Chad is eligible for AGOA this year. It also qualifies for textile and apparel benefits.

U.S.-Chad Trade Facts

Chad is currently our 78th largest goods trading partner with $2.1 billion in total (exports plus imports) goods trade during 2010. Goods exports totaled $88.2 million; Goods imports totaled $2.0 billion. The U.S. goods trade deficit with Chad was $1.9 billion in 2010.

Exports

Chad was the United States' 149th largest goods export market in 2010.

U.S. goods exports to Chad in 2010 were $88.2 million, up 40.6% from 2009.

The top export categories (2-digit HS) for 2010 were: Machinery ($64.2 million), Special Other ($3.8 million), Plastic ($2.9 million), Baking Related ($2.8 million), and Cereals (sorghum) ($2.7 million).

Imports

Chad was the United States' 66th largest supplier of goods imports in 2010.

U.S. goods imports from Chad totaled $2.0 billion in 2010, a 3% increase from 2009.

The top import category (2-digit HS) for 2009 was: Mineral Fuel (oil) ($2.0 billion), 99% of total imports.

Trade Balance

The U.S. goods trade deficit with Chad was $1.9 billion in 2010, roughly the same as in 2009.