Africa ยท Country profile
Central African Republic
India-Central African Republic trade corridor: $14.5B bilateral trade, $4.1B FDI into India.
$14.5B
Trade with India
+13.0% YoY
$510.0B
GDP
Nominal
$4.1B
FDI into India
Cumulative
-$2.9B
Trade balance
India deficit
Top exports to Central African Republic
- IT hardware
- Refined petroleum
- Organic chemicals
Top imports from Central African Republic
- Edible oils
- Electronic components
- Chemicals
Trade corridor with India
2025: $14.5B ยท 5-yr CAGR 13.5%
Goods trade in USD billion, illustrative demo figures.
Latest Central African Republic stories
Trade5h ago3 min read
India-Central African Republic bilateral trade hits a new quarterly high
FDI8h ago4 min read
Central African Republic investors commit fresh capital to Indian manufacturing
Policy11h ago5 min read
Revised tariff schedule for India-Central African Republic goods notified
Technology14h ago6 min read
India and Central African Republic deepen cooperation on digital and AI standards
Policy and tariff watch
| Measure | Change | Status | Date | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty on engineering goods | 4% to 0% | In force | Jan 2026 | |
| Rules of origin certification | Digital certificates mandatory | Notified | Mar 2026 | |
| Pharma regulatory recognition | Mutual recognition under review | Consultation | Jun 2026 | |
| Agri products SPS standards | Revised residue limits | Proposed | Sep 2026 | |
| Trade agreement round | Round 8 of negotiations | Negotiating | Dec 2026 |
Upcoming events and delegations
Forum
India-Central African Republic Business Forum
Mar 2027 ยท New Delhi
Delegation
Trade delegation to Central African Republic
Nov 2026 ยท Central African Republic
Buyer meet
Central African Republic buyers-sellers meet
Dec 2026 ยท Mumbai
Policy
Joint working group on market access
Feb 2027 ยท Virtual