The deficit in the balance of formal trade in goods was US$ 232.43 million in February 2026, a decrease of 28.53 percent compared to the previous month of January 2026. Year-to-year, the formal trade in goods deficit increased by 1.73 percent on the deficit of February 2026.
Exports
In February 2026 domestic exports value increased by 29.05 per cent compared to January 2026 and decreased by 14.17 per cent compared to February 2025.
Imports
In February 2026 imports value decreased by 12.15 per cent compared to January 2026 and increased by 1.47 per cent compared to February 2025.
Re-exports
In February 2026, re-export values have increased by 7.74 per cent compared to January 2025 and increased by 55.89 per cent compared to February 2025.
TABLE: Main Trading Partner Countries in February 2026 – Exports (US $ Million)
| Feb-25 | Jan-26 | Feb.26 | |
| DR Congo | 16.37 | 26.70 | 39.49 |
| China | 6.83 | 22.36 | 23.42 |
| United Arab Emirates | 86.70 | 17.46 | 14.47 |
| Uganda | 1.70 | 3.05 | 7.77 |
| United States | 5.17 | 3.24 | 6.55 |
| India | 0.80 | 3.38 | 4.27 |
| United Kingdom | 3.27 | 0.91 | 3.52 |
| Pakistan | 2.89 | 0.00 | 2.21 |