The deficit in the balance of formal trade in goods was US$ 211.83 million in May 2026, representing a decrease of 27.43 % compared with the previous month of April 2026. On a year-to-year basis, the formal trade in goods deficit decreased by 6.58 % compared to the deficit recorded in May 2025.
Exports
In May 2026, domestic exports value decreased by 5.06 % compared with April 2026, and increased by 23.20 % compared with May 2025.
Imports
In May 2026, imports value decreased by 19.24 % compared with April 2026, and increased by 3.25 % compared with May 2025.
Re-exports
In May 2026, re-exports value decreased by 18.56 % compared with April 2026, and by 3.20 % compared with May 2025.
TABLE: Main Trading Partner Countries for Exports, May 2026 (US $ Million)
| May-25 | Apr-26 | May-26 | ||
| 1 | China | 14.07 | 47.74 | 53.02 |
| 2 | DR Congo | 22.31 | 28.28 | 30.78 |
| 3 | United ArabEmirates | 44.68 | 18.21 | 17.53 |
| 4 | Netherlands | 1.25 | 10.20 | 8.26 |
| 5 | United States | 4.38 | 8.60 | 5.51 |
| 6 | Belgium | 7.05 | 1.28 | 5.43 |
| 7 | Burundi | 2.68 | 4.11 | 4.44 |
| 8 | Thailand | 1.48 | 2.16 | 3.96 |
| 9 | India | 1.41 | 5.32 | 3.76 |
| 10 | Germany | 0.59 | 1.63 | 3.26 |