The deficit in the balance of formal trade in goods was US$ 291.88 million in April 2026; an increase of 27.77 percent compared to the previous month of March 2026. Year-to-year, the formal trade in goods deficit increased by 25.74 percent on the deficit of April 2025.
Exports
In April 2026 domestic exports value increased by 9.23 per cent compared to March 2026 and by 57.33 percent compared to April 2025.
Imports
In April 2026 imports value increased by 13.6 per cent compared to March 2026 and by 35.71 per cent compared to April 2025.
Re-exports
In April 2026, re-export values have decreased by 20.97 percent compared to March 2026 and increased by 36.53 per cent compared to April 2025.
TABLE: Main Trading Partner Countries for Exports, April 2026 (US $ Million)
| April -25 | March-26 | April-26 | |
| 1. China | 10.37 | 48.03 | 47.74 |
| 2. DR Congo | 21.23 | 47.78 | 28.28 |
| 3. United Arab Emirates | 32.75 | 6.04 | 18.21 |
| 4. Netherlands | 1.53 | 5.59 | 10.20 |
| 5. United States | 3.24 | 5.06 | 8.60 |
| 6. Singapore | 0.45 | 1.04 | 5.49 |
| 7. India | 1.00 | 5.00 | 5.32 |
| 8. United Kingdom | 2.79 | 3.85 | 4.76 |
| 9. Burundi | 1.43 | 2.27 | 4.11 |
| 10. Pakistan | 3.24 | 3.44 | 3.27 |