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U.S. Exports
$890K
U.S. Imports: $7K
+$883K (net exporter)
The United States imported $7K/month and exported $890K/month with Cabo Verde as of February 2026, covering 8 product categories.
Cabo Verde is an island nation off the West African coast with a service-oriented economy heavily reliant on tourism and remittances. Its merchandise trade is characterized by a significant import surplus, as the country imports most food, fuel, and manufactured goods. Cabo Verde is a member of ECOWAS and has a special partnership agreement with the European Union.
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Cabo Verde imports fuel, foodstuffs, machinery, and manufactured goods. Its merchandise exports are limited and include fish and fish products, footwear, and garments, though services (tourism) dominate foreign exchange earnings.
Yes, Cabo Verde has a Special Partnership with the EU and benefits from preferential market access arrangements. It graduated from Least Developed Country status in 2007, which affects its eligibility for certain trade preference schemes.
Cabo Verde runs a persistent and substantial merchandise trade deficit, importing far more than it exports. This deficit is partially offset by tourism revenues and remittances from the diaspora.
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Annual data from BEA | 2024
Services Exports
$41.0M
Services Imports
$27.0M