Trade partner
U.S. Imports
$56K
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$208K
August 2026
Trade surplus
$151K
August 2026 · U.S. exports more than it imports
In August 2026 the United States imported $56K from Central African Republic and exported $208K to it, across 6 imported product categories.
Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $245K from Central African Republic and exported $8.9M to it. In August 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade surplus of $151K with Central African Republic, exporting 3.7× as much as it imported. U.S. goods imports from Central African Republic of $56K in August 2026 ran 119% above the year-to-date monthly average of $26K.
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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The top U.S. imports from Central African Republic are Other Tropical Wood, Sawn or Chipped Lengthwise, Estimated Imports of Low-Valued Transactions and Pineapples, Fresh or Dried, by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $55K | |
| 2 | Estimated Imports of Low-Valued TransactionsChapter 99 · Special Import Reporting Provisions | $1K |
| 3 | $0 | |
| 4 | $0 | |
| 5 | $0 | |
| 6 | $0 |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and PartsChapter 88 · Aircraft, Spacecraft & Parts | $53K |
| 2 | $22K | |
| 3 | Low-Value Export Shipments & Canadian Estimated Late Receipts |
| $20K |
| 4 | $20K |
| 5 | $18K |
| 6 | $14K |
| 7 | $9K |
| 8 | $9K |
| 9 | $8K |
| 10 | $7K |