Central African Republic

AGOA Status: Central African Republic is not eligible for AGOA this year.

Trade Agreements: The U.S. and Central African Republic have no trade or investment agreements.

U.S.-Central African Republic Trade Facts

Central African Republic is currently our 194th largest goods trading partner with $18 million in total (exports plus imports) goods trade during 2011.

Exports

Central African Republic was the United States' 196th largest goods export market in 2011.

U.S. goods exports to Central African Republic in 2011 were $12 million, up 20% from 2010.

The top export categories (2-digit HS) for 2011 were: Machinery ($4 million), Pharmaceutical Products ($2 million), Special Other (low value shipments) ($1 million), Vehicles ($912 thousand), Electrical Machinery ($800 thousand).

Imports

Central African Republic was the United States' 177th largest supplier of goods imports in 2011.

U.S. goods imports from Central African Republic totaled $6 million in 2011, a 5.6% increase from 2010.

The top import categories (2-digit HS) for 2011 were: Precious Stones and Metals (diamonds) ($3 million), Wood ($2 million), and Fats and Oils (bees wax) ($471 thousand), Edible Fruit and Nuts (macadamia nuts) ($268 thousand), and Machinery ($144 thousand).

Trade Balance

The U.S. goods trade surplus with Central African Republic was $6 million in 2011, 37.8% more than in 2010.