Manufactures exports in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Manufactures exports was 17.9% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Manufactures exports in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1962–2023
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 17.9% for manufactures exports in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.9% on the previous year and down 35.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, manufactures exports in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 53.5% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 3.3%, in 1976.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 121st of 196 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13.2% | 8.1% | 18.3% | 2 |
| 1970s | 5.4% | 3.3% | 6.8% | 8 |
| 2010s | 36.0% | 25.1% | 53.5% | 5 |
| 2020s | 21.5% | 15.6% | 27.9% | 4 |
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More private sector data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Food imports 4.8% (2023)
- Manufactures imports 50.2% (2023)
- Merchandise imports 28.10 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise trade 66.1% (2025)
- Food exports 0.6% (2023)
- Merchandise exports 32.10 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 529.41 million current US$ (2025)
- Transport services 48.5% (2025)
- Computer, communications and other services 25.1% (2025)
- Commercial service imports 4.59 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is manufactures exports in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Manufactures exports in Democratic Republic of Congo was 17.9% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest manufactures exports recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 53.5% in 2018.
- What is the lowest manufactures exports recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.3% in 1976.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for manufactures exports?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 121st out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is manufactures exports rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Manufactures exports (% of merchandise exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufactures comprise commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) sections 5 (chemicals), 6 (basic manufactures), 7 (machinery and transport equipment), and 8 (miscellaneous manufactured goods), excluding division 68 (non-ferrous metals). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise exports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a resident and a non-resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.