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U.S. Imports
$1.6M
U.S. Exports
$1.3M
Deficit of $253K (net importer)
The United States imported $1.6M/month and exported $1.3M/month with Chad as of July 2026, covering 18 product categories.
In July 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade deficit of $253K with Chad, importing 1.2× as much as it exported. U.S. goods imports from Chad of $1.6M in July 2026 ran 82% above the year-to-date monthly average of $869K.
Chad is a landlocked Sahelian nation whose export economy is anchored by crude petroleum transported via the Chad–Cameroon pipeline to the Atlantic coast for shipment. Cotton and gum arabic are secondary agricultural exports with niche US market relevance. The pipeline dependency means that any operational disruption or transit-country dispute can halt exports entirely, a concentration risk that energy traders and commodity importers should monitor closely.
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Chadian crude travels roughly 1,000 miles through the Chad–Cameroon pipeline to the port of Kribi before ocean shipment. Any maintenance outage, political dispute with Cameroon, or force-majeure event along the pipeline directly interrupts export capacity, making supply reliability a key risk factor for buyers.
Gum arabic is a natural plant exudate used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Chad, along with Sudan and Nigeria, is part of the Sahel 'gum belt' that produces the majority of the world's supply, making it a relevant origin for food-ingredient importers seeking this material.
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| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GUM ARABIC | $1.4M |
| 2 | MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA | $140K |
| 3 | ESTIMATED IMPORTS OF LOW VALUED TRANSACTIONS | $3K |
| 4 | THERMOMETERS/PYRO NT COMBIND W OTH INSTRUM, NESOI | $3K |
| 5 | AC GENERATORS OF AN OUTPUT EXCEEDING 750 KVA | $0 |
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| $77K |
| 5 | ELECT APPR F PRTCT TO ELECT CIRCT NOV 1000 V NESOI | $73K |
Annual data from BEA | 2024
Services Exports
$24.0M
Services Imports
$13.0M