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Trade partner
U.S. Imports
$119K
U.S. Exports
$254K
Surplus of $135K (net exporter)
The United States imported $119K/month and exported $254K/month with Central African Republic as of April 2026, covering 3 product categories.
In April 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade surplus of $135K with Central African Republic, exporting 2.1× as much as it imported. U.S. goods imports from Central African Republic of $119K in April 2026 ran 262% above the year-to-date monthly average of $33K.
The Central African Republic (CAR) is among the world's least-developed economies, and its US trade footprint is correspondingly narrow, concentrated in diamonds, timber, and select agricultural raw materials. CAR diamonds are subject to Kimberley Process Certification Scheme requirements, and importers must ensure that rough diamond shipments are accompanied by a valid KP certificate to comply with US import law. Ongoing internal conflict and limited infrastructure make supply continuity a persistent concern for any sourcing relationship.
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Rough diamonds from CAR must be accompanied by a Kimberley Process Certificate to enter the US legally. CAR's KP participation status has been subject to suspension in the past due to conflict concerns, so importers should verify current KP eligibility before contracting for shipments.
Yes. Persistent armed conflict, limited banking infrastructure, and weak logistics networks create elevated supply-chain risk. Importers should conduct thorough due diligence on counterparties and consider political-risk insurance when establishing sourcing relationships in CAR.
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| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PINEAPPLES, FRESH OR DRIED | $117K |
| 2 | ESTIMATED IMPORTS OF LOW VALUED TRANSACTIONS | $2K |
| 3 | MED SURG DEN VET FURN EX DEN BRBR CHR & PT THEREOF | $0 |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | OPTICAL MEASURING CHECKING INSTRUMENTS & MACH NESO | $76K |
| 2 | PTS, OF MACH NESOI IN THIS CHAP,& PROFILE PROJECTR | $54K |
| 3 | FOOD PREPARATIONS NESOI | $40K |
| 4 | PASS VEH FOR SNOW; GOLF CARTS & SIMILAR VEHICLES | $35K |
| 5 |
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| ELEC CONDUCTORS, LT=1000 V, W/ CONNECTORS, NESOI |
| $19K |