# Republic of the Congo (CG)

**Capital:** Brazzaville  
**Currency:** CFA Franc (BEAC) (XAF) (XAF)  
**Population:** 6'100'000  
**Area:** 342'000 km²

> The Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) is an oil-driven market with the Atlantic deepwater port of Pointe-Noire, which handles around 70 percent of foreign trade. The CFCO railway links Pointe-Noire with the capital Brazzaville, a river port on the Congo opposite Kinshasa. Customs runs through SYDONIA World under the DGDDI; import VAT is 18 percent (around 18.9 percent with surcharge). The country is a member of CEMAC and the AfCFTA. Limited infrastructure and customs delays require careful planning.

The Republic of the Congo (ISO code: CG) is located in Central Africa and borders Gabon, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Angola (Enclave Cabinda), and the Atlantic Ocean. Politically, it is a presidential republic with a centralized government system. The climate is predominantly tropical with wet rainy seasons and high temperatures, especially in the coastal and rainforest areas. Economically, the country is heavily dependent on oil, timber, and minerals, which make up the majority of exports. Foreign trade focuses on oil and raw material exports, while the supply of machinery, consumer goods, and food is largely import-dependent. Logistically, the Port of Pointe-Noire plays a central role in international trade and regional transit functions. The national currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF), which is used in several Central African countries. Transport infrastructure and port facilities are crucial for connecting to international markets and stabilizing supply chains. Despite limited diversification, Congo-Brazzaville is an important regional player in raw material exports. Investments in transport and logistics could further enhance economic competitiveness.

**Top Import Partners:** CN, FR, BE, NL, US

**Top Export Partners:** CN, US, FR, IN IT

**Top Import Goods:** Maschinen, Fahrzeuge, Nahrungsmittel, Chemikalien, Konsumgüter

**Top Export Goods:** Rohöl, Holz, Erdgas, Zucker, Agrarprodukte

**Key Airports:**
- [Antonio Agostinho-Neto International Airport (PNR)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/antonio-agostinho-neto-international-airport-pnr)
- [Maya-Maya Airport (BZV)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/maya-maya-airport-bzv)
- [Ngot Nzoungou Airport (DIS)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/ngot-nzoungou-airport-dis)
- [Owando Airport (FTX)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/owando-airport-ftx)
- [Oyo Ollombo Airport (OLL)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/oyo-ollombo-airport-oll)
- [Aubeville Airport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/aubeville-airport-1947)
- [Bangamba Airport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/bangamba-airport-2564)
- [Betou Airport (BTB)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/betou-airport-btb)
- [Bomassa Airport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/bomassa-airport-4014)
- [Boundji Airport (BOE)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/boundji-airport-boe)

## Customs & Import

**Import VAT:** Einfuhr-TVA Standardsatz 18 Prozent (mit Zuschlag rund 18,9 Prozent)  
**Customs complexity:** hoch  
**Customs system:** Elektronische Abfertigung über SYDONIA World (ASYCUDA) bei der DGDDI. Tarifierung nach dem CEMAC-Gemeinsamen Aussenzoll (5/10/20/30 Prozent) zuzüglich CEMAC- und AU-Integrationsabgaben.  
**Customs authority:** [Direction Générale des Douanes et des Droits Indirects (DGDDI)](https://www.finances.gouv.cg/)

## Logistics & Risk

**Logistics role:** Erdöl-Exporteur; Atlantik-Tor Pointe-Noire als Hub für Zentralafrika (Transit Richtung DR Kongo und Zentralafrikanische Republik)  
**Economic area:** CEMAC / AfCFTA  
**Logistics risk:** mittel bis hoch  
**Dangerous goods relevance:** mittel bis hoch  
**Pharma/cold chain:** niedrig bis mittel

## Sources & Last Verified

- [https://www.finances.gouv.cg/](https://www.finances.gouv.cg/)
- [https://www.finances.gouv.cg/fr/direction-generale-des-douanes-et-des-droits-indirects](https://www.finances.gouv.cg/fr/direction-generale-des-douanes-et-des-droits-indirects)
- [https://www.finances.gouv.cg/fr/direction-generale-des-impots-et-des-domaines](https://www.finances.gouv.cg/fr/direction-generale-des-impots-et-des-domaines)
- [https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/republic-of-congo/corporate/other-taxes](https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/republic-of-congo/corporate/other-taxes)
- [https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/congo-brazzaville-import-tariffs](https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/congo-brazzaville-import-tariffs)
- [https://www.apmterminals.com/en/pointe-noire](https://www.apmterminals.com/en/pointe-noire)
- [https://www.cemac.int/](https://www.cemac.int/)
- [https://data.worldbank.org/country/congo-rep](https://data.worldbank.org/country/congo-rep)

*Last verified: 2026-06-22*

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