The deficit in the balance of formal trade in goods was US$ 255.32 million in August 2026; a decrease of 11.03 percent compared to the previous month of July 2026. Year-to-year, the formal trade in goods deficit decreased 3.06 percent on the deficit of August 2025.
Exports
In August 2026 domestic exports value increased by 11.03 per cent compared to July 2026 and increased by 84.86 per cent compared to August 2025.
TABLE: Main Trading Partners in August 2026 (Exports)
Aug-25 | Jul-26 | Aug-26 | ||
1 | United Arab Emirates | 72.64 | 89.82 | 108.04 |
2 | China | 14.89 | 65.21 | 58.99 |
3 | Democratic Republic of Congo | 27.71 | 32.49 | 51.94 |
4 | Netherlands | 2.33 | 7.09 | 16.33 |
5 | United States | 2.08 | 16.66 | 9.26 |
6 | Burundi | 1.43 | 3.26 | 5.79 |
7 | India | 3.85 | 6.96 | 3.85 |
8 | Hong Kong | 2.69 | 5.19 | 3.76 |
9 | Thailand | 0.01 | 1.72 | 3.49 |
10 | United Kingdom | 3.03 | 3.73 | 3.25 |
Imports
In August 2026 imports value increased by 2.39 per cent compared to July 2026 and increased by 38.05 per cent compared to August 2025.
Re-exports
In August 2026, re-export values have increased by 23.25 per cent compared to July 2026 and increased by 59.37 per cent compared to August 2025.