Djibouti

AGOA Status: Djibouti is eligible for AGOA this year.

Trade Agreements: The U.S. and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), which includes Djibouti, have a Trade & Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA).

U.S.-Djibouti Trade Facts

Djibouti is currently our 156th largest goods trading partner with $125 million in total (exports plus imports) goods trade during 2010. Goods exports totaled $122.8 million; Goods imports totaled $3 million. The U.S. goods trade surplus with Djibouti was $119.8 million in 2010.

Exports

Djibouti was the United States' 136th largest goods export market in 2010.

U.S. goods exports to Djibouti in 2010 were $122.8 million, down 37.5% from 2009.

The top export categories (2-digit HS) for 2010 were: Fats an Oils ($25 million), Baking Related (food preparation) ($20.5 million), Machinery ($14.5 million), Cereals (wheat) ($11.9 million) and Vehicles ($10.2 million).

Imports

Djibouti was the United States' 186th largest supplier of goods imports in 2010.

U.S. goods imports from Djibouti totaled $3 million in 2010, a 3% increase from 2009.

The top import categories (2-digit HS) for 2009 were: Special Other ($1 million), Electric Machinery ($973,000), and Spices, Coffee, and Tea ($633,000).

Trade Balance

The U.S. goods trade surplus with Djibouti was $120 million in 2009, 37% less than in 2009.