Mining & Critical Minerals
Cobalt, copper, gold, coltan and lithium — the DRC holds some of the world's largest reserves of the minerals powering the energy transition.
Connect · Trade · Grow
Your Gateway to Trusted Business in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Connect with reliable local partners, discover market opportunities, and access strategic insights to invest, trade, and grow with confidence.
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Connect with pre-vetted, reliable businesses across the DRC.
Discover high-potential sectors and investment opportunities.
Access data, analytics, and insights to make smarter decisions.
Discover quality products, trusted suppliers, and real business opportunities from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Find quality products and reliable suppliers from across the DRC. Connect with verified businesses and grow your network.
Start SourcingList your products, showcase your business, and connect with potential buyers locally and internationally.
List Your ProductsSubmit a buying request and our team will help you find the right supplier.
Trusted & verified suppliers only.
Connect with businesses across 26 provinces.
Get support in finding the right partners.
Increase visibility and reach more buyers.
Opportunities for export and joint ventures.
We help facilitate meaningful connections.
Search the marketplace to connect with credible partners, investment opportunities, and market intelligence across the Democratic Republic of Congo.
About Us
Trade in DRC is the digital platform that connects the DRC to the world of business. We facilitate connections between Congolese companies, international partners, investors, suppliers, and buyers, making trade in the Democratic Republic of Congo simpler, more reliable, and more structured. Our goal is clear: to create a trusted space where opportunities, businesses, and market information become accessible, visible, and actionable.
Why the DRC
Few countries combine the DRC's natural wealth, scale and strategic position. The fundamentals make the case.
70%+
of global cobalt
The DRC is the world's leading producer of cobalt, critical to batteries and the energy transition.
100 GW
hydropower potential
Among the largest hydroelectric potential on earth, led by the Inga site on the Congo River.
100M+
people
A young, fast-growing domestic market at the center of the continent.
80M ha
of arable land
A vast, largely untapped agricultural frontier across diverse climates.
Key Sectors
From critical minerals to agriculture and clean energy, the Democratic Republic of Congo offers some of the world's most significant untapped opportunities.
Cobalt, copper, gold, coltan and lithium — the DRC holds some of the world's largest reserves of the minerals powering the energy transition.
Vast arable land and a favorable climate for coffee, cocoa, palm oil and staple crops — a largely untapped agricultural frontier.
Immense hydropower potential, led by the Inga site on the Congo River — among the largest hydroelectric opportunities on the planet.
Roads, bridges, ports, housing and digital networks — large-scale projects connecting the DRC's cities and trade corridors.
The Congo Basin — the world's second-largest rainforest — offers sustainable timber and a globally vital carbon sink.
Local processing and value addition, from mineral refining to agri-processing, turning raw resources into finished goods.
Our Mission
Drive trade, investment, and partnerships in the DRC through a trusted digital platform.
A business platform designed to connect companies, opportunities, and market actors across the Democratic Republic of Congo.
To become the leading digital gateway for doing business in the Democratic Republic of Congo, connecting local potential with regional and global markets.
How it works
Create your free company profile in minutes.
Our team validates your business so partners can trust it.
Reach buyers, partners and investors across the DRC and beyond.
Trade in DRC transforms business relationships into concrete opportunities for the growth of the DRC.
