The Democratic Republic of the Congo is Africa's largest copper producer and the world's largest source of cobalt.
CapitalKinshasa
CurrencyCongolese franc (CDF); US dollar widely used
LanguagesFrench
RegionAfrica
Why DR Congo matters for trade
- Copper and cobalt from the Katanga copper belt
- Tin, tantalum, gold and growing lithium interest
- Long overland export routes to several ports
What DR Congo sells and buys
| Main exports | Main imports |
|---|---|
| Copper cathode and concentrate, Cobalt, Tin, tantalum (coltan), Gold | Fuel, Food, Mining equipment, Vehicles |
Main ports and routes
Matadi, Boma; most exports leave through Dar es Salaam, Durban, Lobito and Walvis Bay.
Check before you tradeCobalt exports have been under government controls since 2025. Buyers expect OECD due diligence on origin, and some eastern provinces are conflict-affected.
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TradeScout24 Insights · Country overview; figures will be added from DEİK, business council and national sources · Last reviewed 31 Oct 2026