The deficit in the balance of formal trade in goods was US$ 353.26 million in June 2026; an increase of 68.86 percent compared to the previous month of May 2026. Year-to-year, the formal trade in goods deficit increased by 38.74 percent on the deficit of June 2025.
Exports
In June 2026 domestic exports value increased by 33.08 percent compared to May 2026 and increased by 110.71 percent compared to June 2025.
Imports
In June 2026, imports value increased by 47.44 percent compared to May 2026 and increased by 59.08 percent compared to June 2025.
Re-Exports
In June 2026, re-export values have increased by 30.05 per cent compared to May 2026 and increased by 46.14 percent compared to June 2025.
TABLE: Main Trading Partner Countries in June 2026 – Exports (US$ million)
June-25 | May-26 | June-26 | |
| 1. United Arab Emirates | 20.50 | 20.47 | 69.27 |
| 2. Democratic Republic of Congo | 26.31 | 30.69 | 51.86 |
| 3. China | 16.44 | 61.92 | 44.63 |
| 4. United States | 1.94 | 6.44 | 9.19 |
| 5. Netherlands | 2.25 | 9.64 | 6.65 |
| 6. United Kingdom | 3.43 | 2.60 | 6.64 |
| 7. Thailand | 3.49 | 4.63 | 5.32 |
| 8. Germany | 1.01 | 3.81 | 5.22 |
| 9. Burundi | 1.46 | 5.19 | 4.09 |
| 10. Hong Kong | 4.80 | 1.66 | 3.37 |