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Republic of the Congo Net trade in goods and services (BoP, current US$) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Net trade in goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Republic of the Congo stood at $3.265 billion in 2021, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 135% from $1.391 billion in 2020. Ten years earlier, in 2011, the value was $3.542 billion (down 7.8% since). The highest value since 1978 was $3.542 billion in 2011, the lowest -$4.428 billion in 2015. Republic of the Congo ranked 47th highest of the 182 countries in this dataset in 2021; China ranked first.

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Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1960–2025
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What is Net trade in goods and services (BoP, current US$)?

Net trade in goods and services (BoP, current US$), measured in USD, captures Republic of the Congo's cross-border flows of goods and services, revealing the country's competitive position in global markets, trade relationships, and exposure to external economic shocks. Trade data encompasses exports (goods and services sold to other countries), imports (purchases from abroad), and the resulting balance (surplus when exports exceed imports, deficit when the reverse occurs). In Republic of the Congo, Net trade in goods and services (BoP, current US$) reflects comparative advantages — sectors where the country produces efficiently relative to trading partners — as well as exchange rate effects and global demand patterns. Persistent trade deficits may indicate domestic consumption exceeding production, while surpluses suggest strong export competitiveness. Trade relationships also create supply chain dependencies; disruptions in partner countries can affect Republic of the Congo's industries that rely on imported components or foreign markets for their products.

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What is the latest Net trade in goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Republic of the Congo?

Net trade in goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Republic of the Congo stood at $3.265 billion in 2021, according to World Bank.

Is Net trade in goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Republic of the Congo rising or falling?

The latest value is up 135% from $1.391 billion in 2020. Ten years earlier, in 2011, the value was $3.542 billion (down 7.8% since).

How does Republic of the Congo rank for Net trade in goods and services (BoP, current US$)?

Republic of the Congo ranked 47th highest of the 182 countries in this dataset in 2021; China ranked first.

What is the highest Net trade in goods and services (BoP, current US$) on record in Republic of the Congo?

The highest value since 1978 was $3.542 billion in 2011, the lowest -$4.428 billion in 2015.

Metadata for Net trade in goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Republic of the Congo
IndicatorNet trade in goods and services (BoP, current US$)
CountryRepublic of the Congo
CategoryMacroeconomics
UnitUSD
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest balance: $3.265 billion (2021)

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APA

World Bank. (2026). Net trade in goods and services (BoP, current US$) — Republic of the Congo [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-bn-gsr-gnfs-cd/COG. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/BN.GSR.GNFS.CD

MLA

World Bank. "Net trade in goods and services (BoP, current US$) — Republic of the Congo." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-bn-gsr-gnfs-cd/COG. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/BN.GSR.GNFS.CD.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Net trade in goods and services (BoP, current US$) — Republic of the Congo." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-bn-gsr-gnfs-cd/COG. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/BN.GSR.GNFS.CD.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_bn_gsr_gnfs_cd_cog,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Net trade in goods and services (BoP, current US\$) --- Republic of the Congo}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-bn-gsr-gnfs-cd/COG},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/BN.GSR.GNFS.CD}
}