The deficit in the balance of formal trade in goods was US$ 228.44 million in March 2026, representing a decrease of 1.72 % compared with the previous month of February 2026.
On a year-to-year basis, the formal trade in goods deficit decreased by 14.52 % compared to the deficit recorded in March 2025.
Exports
In March 2026, domestic exports value increased by 17.80 % compared with February 2026, and by 41.60 % compared with March 2025.
Imports
In March 2026, imports value increased by 6.50 % compared with February 2026, and by 8.22 % compared with March 2025.
Re-exports
In March 2026, re-exports value increased by 13.45 % compared with February 2026, and by 62.84 % compared with March 2025.
TABLE: Main Trading Partner Countries for Exports, March 2026 (US $ Million)
| Mar- 25 | Feb -26 | Mar -26 | ||
| 1 | China | 10.48 | 23.42 | 48.03 |
| 2 | The Democratic Republic of Congo | 20.90 | 39.49 | 47.78 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 39.37 | 14.47 | 6.04 |
| 4 | Thailand | 0.35 | 2.08 | 5.81 |
| 5 | Netherlands | 0.59 | 1.23 | 5.59 |
| 6 | United States | 2.44 | 6.55 | 5.06 |
| 7 | India | 0.95 | 4.27 | 5.00 |
| 8 | United Kingdom | 3.46 | 3.52 | 3.85 |
| 9 | Pakistan | 3.44 | 2.21 | 3.44 |
| 10 | Burundi | 1.25 | 2.06 | 2.27 |
| Rest of theWorld | 24.01 | 29.62 | 18.97 | |