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Exports In 2023, Democratic Republic of the Congo exported $218M in Gold, making it the 88th largest exporter of Gold in the world. At the same year, Gold was the 9th most exported product in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The main destination of Gold exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo are: United Arab Emirates ($208M), Botswana ($3.71M), Uganda ($3.5M), Turkey ($2M), and Italy ($124k).

The fastest growing export markets for Gold of Democratic Republic of the Congo between 2022 and 2023 were United Arab Emirates ($205M), Botswana ($3.71M), and Turkey ($2M).

Imports In 2023, Democratic Republic of the Congo imported $241k in Gold, becoming the 136th largest importer of Gold in the world. At the same year, Gold was the 742nd most imported product in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Democratic Republic of the Congo imports Gold primarily from: United Arab Emirates ($241k).

The fastest growing import markets in Gold for Democratic Republic of the Congo between 2022 and 2023 were United Arab Emirates ($67.3k).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2023)$218M

IMPORTS (2023)$241k

NET TRADE (2023)$217M

In 2023, Democratic Republic of the Congo exported $218M in Gold. The main destinations of Democratic Republic of the Congo exports on Gold were United Arab Emirates ($208M), Botswana ($3.71M), Uganda ($3.5M), Turkey ($2M), and Italy ($124k).

In 2023, Democratic Republic of the Congo imported $241k in Gold, mainly from United Arab Emirates ($241k).

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THE FASTEST GROWING Gold EXPORT MARKETS FOR Democratic Republic of the Congo WERE (2022 - 2023):

United Arab Emirates$205M (7.02k%)

Botswana$3.71M (1%)

Turkey$2M (1%)

THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Gold BY Democratic Republic of the Congo WERE (2022 - 2023):

Uganda-$796k (-18.5%)

Rwanda-$598k (-100%)

Burundi-$391k (-100%)

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In 2023, Democratic Republic of the Congo's main exporting competitors in Gold were:

Switzerland $109B

United Arab Emirates $46.8B

United Kingdom $33B

In 2023, Democratic Republic of the Congo's main importing competitors in Gold were:

Switzerland $111B

China $87.8B

United Arab Emirates $75.2B

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALUnited Arab Emirates+ $3.49M

TOP IMPORT POTENTIALTanzania+ $834k

Gold’s highest export potential is United Arab Emirates. With an export gap of $3.49M. Gold’s highest import potential is Tanzania with an import gap of $834k.

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Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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