dr-congoExport MarketChina DR Congo's largest export buyer by far, purchasing copper and cobalt to feed its refining and battery-manufacturing industries.
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO EXPORT INTELLIGENCE
Democratic Republic of the Congo Export Data: Discover What DR Congo Sells to the World
Access verified Democratic Republic of the Congo export data powered by official customs and shipment-level intelligence. Analyze DR Congo's export statistics, monitor product demand, identify active exporters, and explore buyer activity using TradeImeX's AI-powered trade data platform.
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CapitalKinshasa
Population112.8M
GDP$79.1B
Total merchandise export $40.42B
Global export rank65th
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EXPORT MARKET
DR Congo's Export Market at a Glance
DR Congo's merchandise exports reached approximately $40.42B in 2025, up from the prior year on continued strength in copper shipments. As one of the world's dominant copper and cobalt producers, DR Congo's export base is overwhelmingly led by copper, alongside ores and slag, precious stones and metals, and mineral fuels as secondary contributors. Demand is concentrated among China, South Africa, and Hong Kong.
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$40.42BTotal Imports
+8.08%Annual Growth
95+HS Code Covered
Database TypeCountry-Level Customs Export Records
PRODUCT INTELLIGENCE
Top Exports of DR Congo by Product Category
TradeImeX's Democratic Republic of the Congo Export Data allows businesses to analyze the country's leading export categories using detailed HS code data. The largest exported product categories in 2025 include:
Top Exporting Products
Copper and articles thereofHS Chapter 74
$30.11B74.51%
Ores, slag and ashHS Chapter 26
$3.87B9.57%
Precious stones and metals HS Chapter 71
$2.97B7.35%
Mineral fuels, mineral oilsHS Chapter 27
$1.41B3.49%
Inorganic chemicalsHS Chapter 28
$1.01B2.51%
Cocoa and cocoa preparationsHS Chapter 18
$667.4M1.65%
Wood and articles of woodHS Chapter 44
$73.3M 0.18%
Lime and cementHS Chapter 25
$57.3M0.14%
Tin and articles thereofHS Chapter 80
$55.4M 0.14%
Coffee, tea, maté and spicesHS Chapter 09
$36.0M0.09%
TOP EXPORT MARKETS
DR Congo Exports by Destination: Key Trade Partners
Top 10 Export PartnersTrade value & share
| Rank | Country | Trade volume | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | $23.28B | (57.6%) |
| 2 |  South Africa | $4.00B | (9.9%) |
| 3 |  Hong Kong | $2.32B | (5.7%) |
| 4 |  Tanzania | $1.85B | (4.6%) |
| 5 |  Singapore | $1.78B | (4.4%) |
| 6 |  UAE | $1.46B | (3.6%) |
| 7 |  Mozambique | $978.4M | (2.4%) |
| 8 |  Vietnam | $976.3M | (2.4%) |
| 9 |  Indonesia | $686.3M | (1.7%) |
| 10 |  Switzerland | $565.7M | (1.4%) |
TradeImeX enables users to analyze DR Congo exports by country, compare buyer performance, and understand demand concentration across global markets. The top export destinations of DR Congo include:
South Africa A major regional buyer, importing copper, ores, and minerals through established southern African trade routes.
Hong Kong Purchases copper and precious metals through Asian trading and re-export hubs.
Tanzania A key transit and buyer market, moving DR Congo's minerals through East African port corridors.
Singapore Buys copper and metals through global commodity trading and shipping networks.
UAE Purchases precious metals and minerals through Gulf trading hubs.
Mozambique A regional buyer linked to southern African mineral and metal trade flows.
Vietnam A growing buyer of copper and metal exports for its expanding manufacturing base.
Indonesia Imports copper and mineral products from DR Congo for its processing industries.
Switzerland A major buyer of copper and cobalt through global commodity trading houses.
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TradeImeX AI converts Democratic Republic of the Congo export data into strategic trade intelligence by evaluating shipment trends, buyer relationships, exporter activity, sourcing patterns, and product movement. Discover emerging demand pockets, track shifting buyer requirements, identify reliable export channels, and gain faster insight through AI-driven trade analytics.
Copper and battery-metal exports
DR Congo's export economy is among the most resource-concentrated in the world, with copper alone accounting for nearly three-quarters of all shipments to a buyer base led overwhelmingly by China, alongside South Africa and Hong Kong. Limited diversification into ores, precious metals, and cocoa offers a modest additional export base. Businesses can find opportunities by targeting buyers seeking direct, traceable sourcing of copper, cobalt-linked minerals, and specialty agricultural products from this critical mineral-supply origin.
Growth opportunityCopper, battery-metal, and precious-metal exports
Commercial targetBuyers seeking direct, traceable sourcing of copper, cobalt-linked minerals, and specialty agricultural exports
Risk to monitorExtreme product concentration in copper and exposure to global commodity-price volatility and regional security conditions
Reflects export market scale, diversification, and consistency of demand.
Given an export base concentrated heavily in copper and a small number of Asian and African buyers.
Copper, cobalt, and battery-metal buyers seeking direct sourcing relationships in one of the world's most important mineral-supply origins.
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FAQs
DR Congo Export Data FAQs
What information is included in DR Congo Export Data?
The database includes exporter names, buyer names, HS codes, shipment values, quantities, destination countries, ports, shipment dates, and product descriptions sourced from official Democratic Republic of the Congo customs and international trade statistics.
How large were DR Congo's exports in 2025?
DR Congo exported goods worth approximately $40.42B during 2025, a change of +8.08% compared with 2024.
Can I search DR Congo exports by HS Code?
Yes. TradeImeX allows users to search DR Congo exports by HS Code to analyze product demand, shipment trends, and exporter activity.
Does the database include company-level shipment records?
Yes. DR Congo's exporters' data provides verified company-level shipment records to support buyer identification, sourcing, and market research.
How does TradeImeX's AI search improve market research?
TradeImeX's AI search feature uses artificial intelligence to identify demand trends, buyer opportunities, supplier networks, and emerging product categories using real shipment data.
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