The deficit in the balance of formal trade in goods was US$ 286.98 million in July 2026, a decrease of 23.39 percent compared to the previous month of June 2026. Year-to-year, the formal trade in goods deficit increased by 25.65 percent on the deficit of July 2025.
Exports
In July 2026 domestic exports value increased by 22.01 per cent compared to June 2026 and increased by 95.94 per cent compared to July 2025.
TABLE: Main Trading Partner Countries in July 2026 - Exports
July-25 | June -26 | July-26 | ||
| 1. | United Arab Emirates (UAE) | 39.63 | 69.27 | 89.82 |
| 2. | China | 12.50 | 44.63 | 65.21 |
| 3. | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) | 34.70 | 30.52 | 32.49 |
| 4. | United States | 3.93 | 9.19 | 16.66 |
| 5. | Netherlands | 3.52 | 6.65 | 7.09 |
| 6. | India | 1.63 | 3.09 | 6.96 |
| 7. | Belgium | 6.91 | 1.29 | 6.44 |
| 8. | Hong Kong | 1.70 | 3.37 | 5.19 |
| 9. | United Kingdom | 3.99 | 6.64 | 3.73 |
| 10. | Uganda | 1.24 | 1.93 | 3.46 |
Imports
In July 2026 imports value decreased by 5.63 per cent compared to June 2026 and increased by 51.09 per cent compared to July 2025.
Re-exports
In July 2026, re-export values have increased by 3.58 per cent compared to June 2026 and increased by 46.54 per cent compared to July 2025.