Products Imported from China to Central African Republic

In the calendar year of 2023, China exported goods worth US$65 million to Central African Republic. Among the main exports from China to Central African Republic were Semiconductor Devices (US$8.73 million), Large Construction Vehicles (US$5.59 million), Electric Motors (US$2.94 million), Iron Structures (US$2.14 million) and Non-fillet Frozen Fish (US$2.03 million). Over the span of 28 years, China’s exports to Central African Republic have grown steadily at an annualized rate of 15%, rising from US$1.48 million in 1995 to US$65 million in 2023.

List of All Products That Were Imported from China to Central African Republic

The table below presents a comprehensive list of all commodities that were exported from China to Central African Republic in 2023, categorized by product types, and ranked by their trade values in US dollars.

Tips to use this table

Identifying High-Demand Products: Analyze the top-ranked products to identify which items have the highest trade values. These products are likely to be in high demand in the Central African Republic market, presenting lucrative opportunities for importers and resellers.
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#	Product Name (HS4)	Trade Value (US$)	Categories (HS2)
1	Semiconductor Devices	8,734,650	Machines
2	Large Construction Vehicles	5,592,090	Machines
3	Electric Motors	2,936,114	Machines
4	Iron Structures	2,136,452	Metals
5	Non-fillet Frozen Fish	2,030,054	Animal Products
6	Tractors	1,999,041	Transportation
7	Air Conditioners	1,992,957	Machines
8	Electrical Transformers	1,988,111	Machines
9	Centrifuges	1,557,731	Machines
10	Packaged Medicaments	1,244,472	Chemical Products
11	Flat panel displays	1,015,311	Machines
12	Processed Fish	977,836	Foodstuffs
13	Electric Batteries	908,348	Machines
14	Other Plastic Products	904,858	Plastics and Rubbers
15	Stone Processing Machines	820,512	Machines
16	Insulated Wire	791,652	Machines
17	Iron Cloth	730,181	Metals
18	Delivery Trucks	725,779	Transportation
19	Optical Fibers and optical fibre bundles	701,761	Instruments
20	Broadcasting Equipment	673,410	Machines
21	Electric Generating Sets	660,722	Machines
22	Office Machine Parts	651,463	Machines
23	Motorcycles and cycles	640,762	Transportation
24	Rubber Footwear	598,541	Footwear and Headwear
25	Other Cloth Articles	587,650	Textiles
26	X-Ray Equipment	569,275	Instruments
27	Gas and Liquid Flow Measuring Instruments	564,591	Instruments
28	Used Clothing	501,758	Textiles
29	Rubberworking Machinery	500,051	Machines
30	Soil Preparation Machinery	489,735	Machines
31	Eyewear	488,541	Instruments
32	Batteries	487,423	Machines
33	Electrical Control Boards	476,903	Machines
34	Plastic Lids	453,969	Plastics and Rubbers
35	Polyacetals	452,914	Plastics and Rubbers
36	Special purpose motor vehicles	425,377	Transportation
37	Rubber Tires	420,247	Plastics and Rubbers
38	Other Heating Machinery	408,102	Machines
39	Aluminum Plating	391,761	Metals
40	Computers	385,128	Machines
41	Mill Machinery	373,697	Machines
42	Other Small Iron Pipes	348,731	Metals
43	Other Furniture	341,119	Miscellaneous
44	Video Displays	340,704	Machines
45	Refrigerators	338,239	Machines
46	Vacuum Flask	338,209	Miscellaneous
47	Nuclear Reactors	336,185	Machines
48	Coated Flat-Rolled Iron	334,333	Metals
49	Cyanides	325,281	Chemical Products
50	Washing and Bottling Machines	324,397	Machines
51	Trailers and semi-trailers, not mechanically propelled vehicles	318,261	Transportation
52	Rice	280,799	Vegetable Products
53	Scarves	272,933	Textiles
54	Trunks and Cases	268,182	Animal Hides
55	Telephones	259,110	Machines
56	Lifting Machinery	258,006	Machines
57	Other Construction Vehicles	256,636	Machines
58	Plastic Housewares	225,720	Plastics and Rubbers
59	Excavation Machinery	224,254	Machines
60	Micro-Organism Culture Preparations	219,840	Chemical Products
61	Refined Petroleum	218,009	Mineral Products
62	Integrated Circuits	214,428	Machines
63	Medical Instruments	213,796	Instruments
64	Sports Equipment	208,664	Miscellaneous
65	Cellulose Fibers Paper	203,447	Paper Goods
66	Metal Mountings	201,510	Metals
67	Liquid Pumps	195,729	Machines
68	Therapeutic Appliances	195,726	Instruments
69	Utility Meters	192,179	Instruments
70	Sodium or Potassium Peroxides	192,062	Chemical Products
71	Stranded Copper Wire	187,626	Metals
72	Felt or Coated Fabric Garments	180,648	Textiles
73	Aluminum Structures	179,207	Metals
74	Light Fixtures	178,137	Miscellaneous
75	Iron Blocks	169,561	Metals
76	Calculators	168,240	Machines
77	Central Heating Boilers	167,016	Machines
78	Broadcasting Accessories	166,312	Machines
79	Woodworking machines	163,336	Machines
80	Other toys	157,330	Miscellaneous
81	Knit T-shirts	150,763	Textiles
82	Interchangeable Tool Parts	139,381	Metals
83	Air Pumps	130,965	Machines
84	Industrial Printers	130,938	Machines
85	Motor-working Tools	118,349	Machines
86	Motor vehicles; parts and accessories	116,802	Transportation
87	Iron Housewares	114,132	Metals
88	Plastic Pipes	113,864	Plastics and Rubbers
89	Pencils and Crayons	113,196	Miscellaneous
90	Other Aluminum Products	108,523	Metals
91	Bicycles, delivery tricycles, other cycles	107,586	Transportation
92	Interior Decorative Glassware	103,164	Stone And Glass
93	Other Agricultural Machinery	102,890	Machines
94	Engine Parts	102,006	Machines
95	Fork-Lifts	101,154	Machines
96	Wood Carpentry	98,699	Wood Products
97	Other Steel Bars	98,310	Metals
98	House Linens	97,976	Textiles
99	Paper Notebooks	96,818	Paper Goods
100	Pharmaceutical Rubber Products	90,818	Plastics and Rubbers
101	Bandages	88,375	Chemical Products
102	Other Electrical Machinery	87,895	Machines
103	Harvesting Machinery	85,818	Machines
104	Electric Heaters	84,444	Machines
105	Plastic Floor Coverings	83,593	Plastics and Rubbers
106	Packing Bags	82,320	Textiles
107	Non-Knit Women’s Suits	81,165	Textiles
108	Lubricating Products	75,279	Chemical Products
109	Bi-Wheel Vehicle Parts	73,385	Transportation
110	Machinery Having Individual Functions	69,443	Machines
111	Other Iron Products	68,812	Metals
112	High-voltage Protection Equipment	66,202	Machines
113	Electrical Power Accessories	65,783	Machines
114	Wrenches	64,396	Metals
115	Wheat Flours	61,667	Vegetable Products
116	Iron Nails	60,039	Metals
117	Combustion Engines	54,903	Machines
118	Low-voltage Protection Equipment	54,561	Machines
119	Household Washing Machines	54,049	Machines
120	Hand Saws	50,134	Metals
121	Leather Footwear	49,628	Footwear and Headwear
122	Float Glass	48,494	Stone And Glass
123	Rubber Apparel	48,127	Plastics and Rubbers
124	Window Dressings	46,450	Textiles
125	Vacuum Cleaners	46,021	Machines
126	Seats	45,493	Miscellaneous
127	Electric Filament	45,337	Machines
128	Non-Knit Women’s Shirts	45,090	Textiles
129	Synthetic Filament Yarn Woven Fabric	44,548	Textiles
130	Forging Machines	42,597	Machines
131	Other Large Iron Pipes	42,017	Metals
132	Glass Bricks	41,588	Stone And Glass
133	Mattresses	40,700	Miscellaneous
134	Blankets	39,350	Textiles
135	Padlocks	39,284	Metals
136	Hair Products	38,744	Chemical Products
137	Acyclic Alcohols	37,840	Chemical Products
138	Iron Pipe Fittings	37,603	Metals
139	Aqueous Paints	37,569	Chemical Products
140	Knit Women’s Suits	37,208	Textiles
141	Laboratory Reagents	36,570	Chemical Products
142	Railway Cargo Containers	35,760	Transportation
143	Chalkboards	35,472	Miscellaneous
144	Pesticides	34,088	Chemical Products
145	Onions	34,068	Vegetable Products
146	Beauty Products	32,274	Chemical Products
147	Bedspreads	32,231	Textiles
148	Instructional Models	32,028	Instruments
149	Waterproof Footwear	31,274	Footwear and Headwear
150	Medical Furniture	30,721	Miscellaneous
151	Liquid Dispersing Machines	30,666	Machines
152	Paper Containers	30,209	Paper Goods
153	Garden Tools	29,964	Metals
154	Safes	29,519	Metals
155	Iron Railway Products	29,423	Metals
156	Umbrellas	29,386	Footwear and Headwear
157	Other Hand Tools	29,241	Metals
158	Electrical Insulators	28,080	Machines
159	Buses	28,000	Transportation
160	Unglazed Ceramics	27,758	Stone And Glass
161	Electric Motor Parts	26,048	Machines
162	Processed Tomatoes	25,864	Foodstuffs
163	Other Women’s Undergarments	25,493	Textiles
164	Cleaning Products	25,388	Chemical Products
165	Copper Plating	25,078	Metals
166	Other Knit Clothing Accessories	24,799	Textiles
167	Copper Pipes	24,705	Metals
168	Other Plastic Sheetings	24,568	Plastics and Rubbers
169	Brooms	24,473	Miscellaneous
170	Cement	24,306	Mineral Products
171	Knit Sweaters	24,000	Textiles
172	Other Office Machines	23,766	Machines
173	Surveying Equipment	23,230	Instruments
174	Barbed Wire	22,743	Metals
175	Video and Card Games	22,739	Miscellaneous
176	Copper Springs	22,592	Metals
177	Ceramic Bricks	22,556	Stone And Glass
178	Industrial Food Preperation Machinery	21,920	Machines
179	Soups and Broths	21,618	Foodstuffs
180	Self-adhesive Plastics	21,204	Plastics and Rubbers
181	Dental Products	20,998	Chemical Products
182	Microphones and Headphones	20,297	Machines
183	Industrial Fatty Acids, Oils and Alcohols	20,193	Chemical Products
184	Particle Board	19,532	Wood Products
185	Raw Plastic Sheeting	18,726	Plastics and Rubbers
186	Scales	18,440	Machines
187	Awnings, Tents, and Sails	18,119	Textiles
188	Other Engines	17,980	Machines
189	Electric Soldering Equipment	17,252	Machines
190	Hot-Rolled Iron	16,780	Metals
191	Valves	16,761	Machines
192	Chlorides	16,447	Chemical Products
193	Coated Metal Soldering Products	16,355	Metals
194	Soap	16,320	Chemical Products
195	Hand Tools	16,205	Metals
196	Sauces and Seasonings	15,842	Foodstuffs
197	Chemical Analysis Instruments	15,151	Instruments
198	Portable Lighting	15,062	Machines
199	Letter Stock	14,934	Paper Goods
200	Additive manufacturing machines	14,615	Machines
201	Cranes	14,515	Machines
202	Stranded Aluminum Wire	14,384	Metals
203	Iron Fasteners	14,380	Metals
204	Shaped Paper	14,299	Paper Goods
205	Textile Processing Machines	14,248	Machines
206	Raw Iron Bars	14,148	Metals
207	Umbrella and Walking Stick Accessories	13,951	Footwear and Headwear
208	Paper Labels	13,667	Paper Goods
209	Wood Ornaments	13,600	Wood Products
210	Plastic Coated Textile Fabric	13,250	Textiles
211	Non-Knit Men’s Suits	12,740	Textiles
212	Audio Alarms	12,646	Machines
213	Knit Gloves	12,587	Textiles
214	Iron Pipes	12,505	Metals
215	Monofilament	12,322	Plastics and Rubbers
216	Bathroom Ceramics	12,279	Stone And Glass
217	Casting Machines	12,249	Machines
218	Aluminum Housewares	11,940	Metals
219	Corrugated Paper	11,626	Paper Goods
220	Toilet Paper	11,414	Paper Goods
221	Metal Office Supplies	11,114	Metals
222	Spark-Ignition Engines	11,106	Machines
223	Ball Bearings	10,989	Machines
224	Thermostats	10,898	Instruments
225	Tool Sets	10,644	Metals
226	Large Iron Containers	10,525	Metals
227	Other Measuring Instruments	10,429	Instruments
228	Confectionery Sugar	10,360	Foodstuffs
229	Transmissions	10,236	Machines
230	Twine and Rope	10,197	Textiles
231	Plaster Articles	9,874	Stone And Glass
232	Glaziers Putty	9,668	Chemical Products
233	Textile Footwear	9,559	Footwear and Headwear
234	Other Headwear	9,530	Footwear and Headwear
235	Aluminum Bars	9,056	Metals
236	Plastic Building Materials	8,845	Plastics and Rubbers
237	Poultry Meat	8,833	Animal Products
238	Palm Oil	8,231	Animal and Vegetable Bi-Products
239	Concentrated Milk	8,187	Animal Products
240	Drafting Tools	7,606	Instruments
241	Pulley Systems	7,475	Machines
242	Large Coated Flat-Rolled Iron	7,416	Metals
243	Hand-Woven Rugs	7,372	Textiles
244	Cast Iron Pipes	7,269	Metals
245	Flat Flat-Rolled Steel	6,979	Metals
246	Rubber Inner Tubes	6,912	Plastics and Rubbers
247	Photocopiers	6,624	Instruments
248	Candles	6,605	Chemical Products
249	Iron Toiletry	6,531	Metals
250	Other Cast Iron Products	6,144	Metals
251	Uncoated Paper	6,073	Paper Goods
252	Shaving Products	6,006	Chemical Products
253	Sewing Machines	5,911	Machines
254	Abrasive Powder	5,908	Stone And Glass
255	Asphalt	5,454	Stone And Glass
256	Porcelain Tableware	5,186	Stone And Glass
257	Oscilloscopes	4,995	Instruments
258	Other Leather Articles	4,956	Animal Hides
259	Milling Stones	4,769	Stone And Glass
260	Other Knit Garments	4,705	Textiles
261	Large Flat-Rolled Iron	4,653	Metals
262	Knit Women’s Undergarments	4,620	Textiles
263	Other Footwear	4,461	Footwear and Headwear
264	Knit Men’s Undergarments	4,334	Textiles
265	Iron Chains	4,250	Metals
266	Coffee and Tea Extracts	4,198	Foodstuffs
267	Friction Material	4,178	Stone And Glass
268	Building Stone	3,952	Stone And Glass
269	Ceramic Tableware	3,868	Stone And Glass
270	Breathing Appliances	3,818	Instruments
271	Stranded Iron Wire	3,806	Metals
272	Video Recording Equipment	3,648	Machines
273	Navigation Equipment	3,544	Machines
274	Bird Feathers and Skins	3,520	Animal Products
275	Iron Wire	3,396	Metals
276	Other Printed Material	3,377	Paper Goods
277	Refractory Cements	3,324	Chemical Products
278	Drilling Machines	3,173	Machines
279	Work Trucks	3,069	Transportation
280	Other Iron Bars	2,906	Metals
281	Glass Bottles	2,835	Stone And Glass
282	Electrical Ignitions	2,788	Machines
283	Vaccines, blood, antisera, toxins and cultures	2,686	Chemical Products
284	Used Rubber Tires	2,471	Plastics and Rubbers
285	Raw Sugar	2,363	Foodstuffs
286	Aircraft Parts	2,332	Transportation
287	Other Copper Products	2,317	Metals
288	Radio Receivers	2,203	Machines
289	Calendars	2,171	Paper Goods
290	Non-Knit Men’s Coats	2,132	Textiles
291	Non-Knit Gloves	1,997	Textiles
292	Mannequins	1,915	Miscellaneous
293	Glass Mirrors	1,730	Stone And Glass
294	Quicklime	1,688	Mineral Products
295	Traffic Signals	1,641	Machines
296	Non-Knit Active Wear	1,595	Textiles
297	Flavored Water	1,466	Foodstuffs
298	Leather Apparel	1,437	Animal Hides
299	Salt	1,432	Mineral Products
300	Other Domestic Electric Housewares	1,373	Machines
301	Organic Composite Solvents	1,361	Chemical Products
302	Iron Stovetops	1,299	Metals
303	Rubber Belting	1,200	Plastics and Rubbers
304	Hydrometers	1,155	Instruments
305	Party Decorations	1,144	Miscellaneous
306	Metal Finishing Machines	1,068	Machines
307	Glues	1,052	Chemical Products
308	Hot-Rolled Iron Bars	1,052	Metals
309	Metalworking Machines	1,029	Machines
310	Copper Fasteners	1,003	Metals
311	Light Rubberized Knitted Fabric	1,000	Textiles
312	Microscopes	812	Instruments
313	Plastic Wash Basins	793	Plastics and Rubbers
314	Scissors	782	Metals
315	Refractory Bricks	766	Stone And Glass
316	Pens	761	Miscellaneous
317	Cutting Blades	694	Metals
318	Iron Sewing Needles	683	Metals
319	Other Wood Articles	657	Wood Products
320	Carbon-based Electronics	612	Machines
321	Wood Frames	608	Wood Products
322	Fermented Milk Products	602	Animal Products
323	Flexible Metal Tubing	566	Metals
324	Artificial Vegetation	561	Footwear and Headwear
325	Metal Stoppers	494	Metals
326	Non-Knit Men’s Shirts	471	Textiles
327	Knives	453	Metals
328	Electrical Parts	425	Machines
329	Oxygen Heterocyclic Compounds	418	Chemical Products
330	Plywood	409	Wood Products
331	Wooden Tool Handles	390	Wood Products
332	Other Rubber Products	389	Plastics and Rubbers
333	Vitamins	381	Chemical Products
334	Ink Ribbons	343	Miscellaneous
335	Other Articles of Twine and Rope	274	Textiles
336	Glass Working Machines	262	Machines
337	Synthetic Rubber	259	Plastics and Rubbers
338	Dictation Machines	244	Machines
339	Asbestos Cement Articles	230	Stone And Glass
340	Knitted Hats	224	Footwear and Headwear
341	Hard Rubber	221	Plastics and Rubbers
342	Felt	210	Textiles
343	Chalk	195	Mineral Products
344	Other Metal Fasteners	161	Metals
345	Electromagnets	158	Machines
346	Bells and Other Metal Ornaments	150	Metals
347	Rubber Sheets	130	Plastics and Rubbers
348	Metal Insulating Fittings	127	Machines
349	Spices	125	Vegetable Products
350	Knit Men’s Shirts	111	Textiles
351	Non-Retail Synthetic Filament Yarn	97	Textiles
352	Non-Knit Men’s Undergarments	90	Textiles
353	Iron Anchors	78	Metals
354	Rubber Textile Fabric	75	Textiles
355	Copper Housewares	68	Metals
356	Jute Yarn	61	Textiles
357	Rubber Pipes	56	Plastics and Rubbers
358	Fake Hair	46	Footwear and Headwear
359	Brochures	45	Paper Goods
360	Soldering and Welding Machinery	31	Machines
361	Other Cutlery	25	Metals
362	Narrow Woven Fabric	15	Textiles
363	Copper Pipe Fittings	11	Metals
364	Asbestos Fibres	10	Stone And Glass
365	Gaskets	10	Machines
366	Blank Audio Media	10	Machines
367	Printed Circuit Boards	10	Machines
368	Postcards	4	Paper Goods
369	Diazo, Azo or Aoxy Compounds	2	Chemical Products
370	Artificial Filament Sewing Thread	1	Textiles

Last Updated: April, 2024

Note #1: The HS4 code, or Harmonized System 4-digit code, is part of the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS). It’s an internationally standardized system for classifying goods in international trade.

Note #2: This table is regularly updated on an annual basis. Therefore, we encourage you to revisit frequently to access the latest information regarding trade between China and Central African Republic.

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Trade Agreements between China and Central African Republic

China and the Central African Republic (CAR) have developed a relationship largely centered around development aid and economic assistance, rather than traditional trade agreements. This cooperation aims to support the CAR in its development objectives and stabilize its economy. Key aspects of their relationship include:

Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) (1997) – Signed in 1997, this treaty aims to promote and protect investments between the two countries, offering protections for investors and facilitating an environment conducive to foreign direct investment. This agreement encourages economic exchanges by creating a more stable and predictable investment climate.
Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement – Under this agreement, China provides various forms of economic assistance to the CAR, often targeting infrastructure development such as road construction, public buildings, and health facilities. This type of support is crucial for the CAR’s long-term development and stability.
Humanitarian Aid and Assistance – China has provided humanitarian aid to the CAR in times of crisis. This includes donations of food, medical supplies, and other essential resources to help alleviate the effects of conflicts and natural disasters.
Healthcare Cooperation – China has contributed to healthcare in the CAR by donating medical equipment and supplies and sending medical teams to improve health services. These contributions are part of broader efforts to strengthen the healthcare system in the CAR.
Agricultural Development Support – Recognizing the importance of agriculture in the CAR’s economy, China has supported agricultural development through the provision of technology, training, and resources. These efforts aim to improve food security and agricultural productivity.

While formal trade agreements such as free trade agreements or comprehensive economic partnerships are not prominent in the relationship between China and the CAR, the cooperation is significant, focusing on development aid, infrastructure investment, and humanitarian support. These engagements help address some of the immediate economic and developmental challenges faced by the CAR and contribute to its long-term stability and growth.