2023
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GDP
$49.3BCURRENT US$
Rnk 91 / 195
2013-2023
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GDP GROWTH
46.1%CURRENT US$
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2023
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 GDP
$2.56BCURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP GROWTH
51.1%CURRENT US$
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2023
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GDP PC 
$1,737CURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP PC GROWTH
10.2%CURRENT US$
Rnk 133 / 195
2023
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GDP PC
$496CURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP PC GROWTH
36.1%CURRENT US$
Rnk 67 / 195

About

Cameroon-Central African Republic Trade: In 2023, Cameroon exported $115M to Central African Republic. The main products that Cameroon exported to Central African Republic were Refined Petroleum ($54.6M), Cement ($8.54M), and Soups and Broths ($5.75M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Cameroon to Central African Republic have increased at an annualized rate of 14.4%, from $58.7M in 2018 to $115M in 2023.

In 2023, Cameroon did not export any services to Central African Republic.

Central African Republic-Cameroon Trade: In 2023, Central African Republic exported $1.46M to Cameroon. The main products that Central African Republic exported to Cameroon were Cranes ($339k), Cars ($197k), and Gold ($191k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Central African Republic to Cameroon have decreased at an annualized rate of 27.5%,  from $7.25M in 2018 to $1.46M in 2023.

In 2023, Central African Republic did not export any services to Cameroon.

Comparison In 2023,  Cameroon ranked 119 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -1.2),  and 117 in total exports ($6.76B). That same year, Central African Republic ranked 181 in total exports ($229M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth
Value

In 2023, Cameroon exported $115M to Central African Republic. The main products exported from Cameroon to Central African Republic were Refined Petroleum ($54.6M), Cement ($8.54M), and Soups and Broths ($5.75M). During the last 5 years the exports of Cameroon to Central African Republic have increased at an annualized rate of 14.4%, from $58.7M in 2018 to $115M in 2023.

In 2018, Central African Republic exported $1.46M to Cameroon. The main products exported from Central African Republic to Cameroon were Cranes ($339k), Cars ($197k), and Gold ($191k). During the last 5 years the exports of Central African Republic to Cameroon have decreased at an annualized rate of 27.5%, from $7.25M in 2023 to $1.46M in 2018.

Exports from Cameroon (Flag) to Central African Republic (Flag) (2023)

Exports from Central African Republic (Flag) to Cameroon (Flag) (2023)

Latest Data

Trade between Cameroon (Flag) and Central African Republic (Flag)

Cameroon Exports

Central African Republic Exports

Market Competitiveness

Color
Cameroon
Top Destination
Netherlands$1.44B

This map shows whether countries import more from Cameroon or Central African Republic. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Cameroon and Central African Republic or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2023, countries that imported more from Cameroon than Central African Republic included Netherlands ($1.44B), France ($937M), and United Arab Emirates ($899M).

In 2023, countries that imported more from Central African Republic than Cameroon included Vietnam ($2.06M), Republic of the Congo ($359k), and Turks and Caicos Islands ($321k).

Difference in imports from Central African Republic (Flag) and Cameroon (Flag) (2023)

Comparative Advantage Cameroon - Central African Republic

Flow
Scale

This chart compares trade between Cameroon and Central African Republic by product, considering products traded by both, Cameroon and Central African Republic.

During 2023, Cameroon had a large net trade with Central African Republic in the exports of Mineral Products ($68.9M), Foodstuffs ($14M), and Vegetable Products ($5.52M).

During 2018, Central African Republic had a large net trade with Cameroon in the exports of Transportation ($453k), Machines ($414k), and Precious Metals ($191k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Cameroon and Central African Republic. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Cameroon indicates it has a comparative advantage over Central African Republic. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Central African Republic indicates it has a comparative advantage over Cameroon.

Product Space of Cameroon (Flag) and Central African Republic (Flag) (2023)

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