2023
Exports
$223MWorld Rnk 88 / 214
Flag Rnk 8 / 683
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Refined Petroleum
-0.94Rnk 813 / 1025
2023
Imports
$323MWorld Rnk 143 / 226
Flag Rnk 2 / 1127
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Democratic Republic of the Congo
-1.94Rnk 130 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Democratic Republic of the Congo exported $223M in Refined Petroleum, making it the 88th largest exporter of Refined Petroleum in the world. At the same year, Refined Petroleum was the 8th most exported product in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The main destination of Refined Petroleum exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo are: United States ($141M), Singapore ($45.6M), Central African Republic ($20.3M), Malaysia ($15.9M), and Uganda ($89.3k).

The fastest growing export markets for Refined Petroleum of Democratic Republic of the Congo between 2022 and 2023 were United States ($116M), Singapore ($45.6M), and Malaysia ($15.9M).

Imports In 2023, Democratic Republic of the Congo imported $323M in Refined Petroleum, becoming the 143rd largest importer of Refined Petroleum in the world. At the same year, Refined Petroleum was the 2nd most imported product in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Democratic Republic of the Congo imports Refined Petroleum primarily from: Belgium ($136M), South Africa ($85.5M), United Arab Emirates ($35M), Cote d'Ivoire ($32.2M), and Kenya ($8.65M).

The fastest growing import markets in Refined Petroleum for Democratic Republic of the Congo between 2022 and 2023 were Belgium ($74.3M), Cote d'Ivoire ($31.9M), and Kenya ($4.38M).

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

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$223M
IMPORTS (2023)$323M
NET TRADE (2023)-$101M

In 2023, Democratic Republic of the Congo exported $223M in Refined Petroleum. The main destinations of Democratic Republic of the Congo exports on Refined Petroleum were United States ($141M), Singapore ($45.6M), Central African Republic ($20.3M), Malaysia ($15.9M), and Uganda ($89.3k).

In 2023, Democratic Republic of the Congo imported $323M in Refined Petroleum, mainly from Belgium ($136M), South Africa ($85.5M), United Arab Emirates ($35M), Cote d'Ivoire ($32.2M), and Kenya ($8.65M).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Refined Petroleum EXPORT MARKETS FOR Democratic Republic of the Congo WERE (2022 - 2023):
United States$116M (467%)
Singapore$45.6M (26.8M%)
Malaysia$15.9M (1%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Refined Petroleum BY Democratic Republic of the Congo WERE (2022 - 2023):
Cape Verde-$27.9M (-100%)
Angola-$5.13M (-100%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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

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Trade Value of Refined Petroleum by Exporters

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALUnited States+ $32.7M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALUnited Arab Emirates+ $12.9M

Refined Petroleum’s highest export potential is United States. With an export gap of $32.7M.   Refined Petroleum’s highest import potential is United Arab Emirates with an import gap of $12.9M.

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