Net trade in goods in Congo
Congo: Net trade in goods was 4.73 billion BoP, current US$ in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Net trade in goods in Congo, 1978–2021
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2021, net trade in goods in Congo stood at 4.73 billion BoP, current US$.
That represents a change of up 115.2% on the previous year and down 29.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net trade in goods in Congo peaked at 6.75 billion BoP, current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, -1.11 billion BoP, current US$, in 2015.
Congo ranks 43rd of 198 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 79.42 million BoP, current US$ | 26.13 million BoP, current US$ | 132.71 million BoP, current US$ | 2 |
| 1980s | 422.73 million BoP, current US$ | 160.23 million BoP, current US$ | 650.78 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 775.49 million BoP, current US$ | 346.18 million BoP, current US$ | 1.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.58 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.38 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.83 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.47 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.75 billion BoP, current US$ | 8 |
| 2020s | 3.47 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.20 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.73 billion BoP, current US$ | 2 |
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More economy & growth data for Congo
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 4.4% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.4% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,683 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 12.9% (2020)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 10.91 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,683 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 581.93 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 172.96 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 297.23 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 512.42 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net trade in goods in Congo?
- Net trade in goods in Congo was 4.73 billion BoP, current US$ in 2021, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net trade in goods recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 6.75 billion BoP, current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest net trade in goods recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.11 billion BoP, current US$ in 2015.
- How does Congo rank for net trade in goods?
- Congo ranks 43rd out of 198 countries with data for 2021.
- Is net trade in goods rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods is the difference between the exports and imports of goods. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.