Largest market shown
Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof
$100.2M of latest reported imports and $195.7M of calculated three-year opportunity.
Importer opportunity guide
Chad import opportunities
where to source next
Explore Chad's import market by product, supplier concentration, demand growth, and sourcing gaps. Use reported market size and calculated indicators to decide where deeper supplier research may be useful.
Latest imports$1.9B2024 reported value
Import CAGR+14.5%Three-year reported change
GDP$19.5BLatest reported value
GDP per capita$961.6Latest reported value
Trade openness39.9%Reported share of GDP
Chad import opportunities
What makes this an attractive import market?
Compare market size and growth with supplier concentration. A large market may still need product, quality, tariff, logistics, and buyer validation.
Current import base
$1.9B in imports
Chad recorded $1.9B in imports in 2024, with a three-year change of +14.5%.
How to use the guide
Compare demand with supply
Start with the highest-value products, then review supplier concentration and market conditions before choosing a sourcing route.
Import market overview
Find products where demand and sourcing options meet
This page separates reported import observations from calculated indicators so market size is not mistaken for a guaranteed sourcing opportunity.
Chad imports products from suppliers across major trade regions. The current profile reports $1.9B of imports in 2024, while the opportunity view highlights product and supplier combinations where market demand and supply context may justify further research.
Use the opportunity table to compare product market size, demand growth, supplier counts, concentration, and projected imports. High concentration can indicate reliance on a small supplier base; it can also reflect specialized products that require careful validation.
Top import opportunities
Products and supplier context to review
The top 50 screened products are ranked by calculated three-year opportunity. Reported market values and calculated indicators are labeled separately.
| Rank | Product | Market size | Demand growth | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Projected imports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HS 711319Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof | $100.2MLatest imports | +28.0% | 2 | 10000 | ARESlowing | $195.7M |
| 2 | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $116.2MLatest imports | +13.5% | 22 | 5438 | NERDeclining | $170.1M |
| 3 | HS 340119Soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, not for toilet use | $32.0MLatest imports | +24.5% | 6 | 9996 | CMRDeclining | $61.9M |
| 4 | HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $50.5MLatest imports | +27.0% | 19 | 4600 | AREDeclining | $98.7M |
| 5 | HS 999999Commodities not specified according to kind | $39.7MLatest imports | +14.2% | 21 | 8306 | SRBStable | $59.2M |
| 6 | HS 721420Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling | $47.9MLatest imports | +31.7% | 5 | 4900 | BENDeclining | $93.5M |
| 7 | HS 300490Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | $53.0MLatest imports | +9.5% | 28 | 3631 | INDSlowing | $69.7M |
| 8 | HS 640299Footwear: n.e.s. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics | $20.0MLatest imports | +24.9% | 8 | 8450 | CHNDeclining | $39.0M |
| 9 | HS 870324Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity exceeding 3000cc | $18.2MLatest imports | +22.9% | 8 | 9622 | AREStable | $33.8M |
| 10 | HS 300220Vaccines: for human medicine | $41.9MLatest imports | +19.0% | 10 | 2863 | BELDeclining | $70.7M |
| 11 | HS 210690Food preparations: n.e.s. in item no. 2106.10 | $57.3MLatest imports | +14.1% | 23 | 2094 | CMRDeclining | $85.0M |
| 12 | HS 870899Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708 | $28.0MLatest imports | +6.2% | 18 | 7750 | AREDeclining | $33.5M |
| 13 | HS 390690Acrylic polymers: (other than polymethyl methacrylate), in primary forms | $21.8MLatest imports | +28.6% | 6 | 4940 | FRADeclining | $42.6M |
| 14 | HS 100630Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed | $23.1MLatest imports | +8.9% | 5 | 8802 | CMRDeclining | $29.9M |
| 15 | HS 190190Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.s. in heading no. 1901 | $34.0MLatest imports | +38.6% | 13 | 2455 | POLGrowing | $66.4M |
| 16 | HS 870421Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1 | $25.7MLatest imports | +10.0% | 10 | 5881 | AREGrowing | $34.1M |
| 17 | HS 200990Juices: mixtures of fruits or vegetables (but not nut juice), unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter | $14.8MLatest imports | +32.4% | 7 | 7392 | AREDeclining | $28.9M |
| 18 | HS 040221Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight) | $18.2MLatest imports | +14.5% | 5 | 8148 | AREDeclining | $27.2M |
| 19 | HS 190531Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa | $19.5MLatest imports | +28.9% | 13 | 4911 | CMRDeclining | $38.2M |
| 20 | HS 850760Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square) | $13.9MLatest imports | +16.9% | 15 | 9494 | CHNDeclining | $22.3M |
| 21 | HS 850239Electric generating sets: (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines), other than wind powered | $13.8MLatest imports | +17.4% | 5 | 8792 | NLDDeclining | $22.3M |
| 22 | HS 210390Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasonings | $14.1MLatest imports | +20.2% | 8 | 6841 | CMRDeclining | $24.5M |
| 23 | HS 854370Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543 | $11.3MLatest imports | +34.1% | 17 | 8158 | TURAccelerating | $22.1M |
| 24 | HS 870422Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes), nes in item no 8704.1 | $18.5MLatest imports | +10.8% | 13 | 5953 | ARESlowing | $25.1M |
| 25 | HS 731700Iron or steel: nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (not those of heading no. 8305) and the like, with heads of other material or not, but excluding articles with heads of copper | $10.4MLatest imports | +24.4% | 5 | 8666 | CMRGrowing | $20.0M |
| 26 | HS 200290Vegetable preparations: tomatoes, (other than whole or in pieces), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid | $12.6MLatest imports | +13.2% | 4 | 9980 | CMRDeclining | $18.3M |
| 27 | HS 871120Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding 250cc, with or without side-cars: side-cars | $12.9MLatest imports | +16.0% | 6 | 8070 | CHNGrowing | $20.1M |
| 28 | HS 870323Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity exceeding 1500cc but not exceeding 3000cc | $12.9MLatest imports | +14.2% | 16 | 7868 | ARESlowing | $19.2M |
| 29 | HS 381190Oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations, other prepared additives for mineral oils or liquids used as mineral oils (including gasoline), n.e.c. in heading no. 3811 | $9.8MLatest imports | +33.1% | 5 | 7999 | CHNGrowing | $19.1M |
| 30 | HS 870431Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), nes in item no 8704.1 | $11.7MLatest imports | +15.9% | 6 | 8543 | ARESlowing | $18.2M |
| 31 | HS 570242Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20 | $9.9MLatest imports | +51.7% | 3 | 7736 | TURDeclining | $19.3M |
| 32 | HS 330290Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries | $11.6MLatest imports | +34.8% | 10 | 5710 | AREDeclining | $22.6M |
| 33 | HS 330300Perfumes and toilet waters | $12.3MLatest imports | +15.6% | 14 | 6973 | AREDeclining | $19.0M |
| 34 | HS 851761Base stations | $8.9MLatest imports | +20.7% | 5 | 9972 | CHNDeclining | $15.7M |
| 35 | HS 721391Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.s. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring less than 14mm in diameter | $10.1MLatest imports | +15.5% | 2 | 9901 | BENDeclining | $15.6M |
| 36 | HS 252390Cement: hydraulic kinds n.e.c. in heading no. 2523 | $8.4MLatest imports | +33.3% | 3 | 8953 | CMRDeclining | $16.4M |
| 37 | HS 170490Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa | $12.2MLatest imports | +25.8% | 13 | 4655 | INDDeclining | $23.8M |
| 38 | HS 611300Garments: made up of knitted or crocheted rubberised textile fabrics, or fabrics otherwise impregnated, coated, covered or laminated | $7.2MLatest imports | +50.7% | 2 | 9988 | AREStable | $14.1M |
| 39 | HS 190219Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared | $12.8MLatest imports | +13.3% | 10 | 5803 | TURDeclining | $18.6M |
| 40 | HS 850131Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output not exceeding 750W | $10.1MLatest imports | +11.2% | 4 | 9981 | CHNGrowing | $13.8M |
| 41 | HS 240220Cigarettes: containing tobacco | $20.1MLatest imports | +14.7% | 5 | 3504 | AREDeclining | $30.4M |
| 42 | HS 853720Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts | $7.8MLatest imports | +18.6% | 5 | 9519 | CHNStable | $13.0M |
| 43 | HS 854460Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts | $11.3MLatest imports | +30.6% | 5 | 4154 | USAGrowing | $22.1M |
| 44 | HS 300420Medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | $9.8MLatest imports | +10.9% | 14 | 6999 | CHNDeclining | $13.4M |
| 45 | HS 300410Medicaments: containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | $10.2MLatest imports | +15.1% | 11 | 5219 | CHNDeclining | $15.6M |
| 46 | HS 090220Tea, green: (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg | $8.3MLatest imports | +12.8% | 2 | 8425 | CHNGrowing | $11.9M |
| 47 | HS 210210Yeasts: active | $6.7MLatest imports | +16.2% | 5 | 9605 | TURSlowing | $10.5M |
| 48 | HS 854140Electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light emitting diodes | $6.9MLatest imports | +20.7% | 15 | 6972 | CHNStable | $12.1M |
| 49 | HS 871410Motorcycles (including mopeds): parts and accessories | $5.6MLatest imports | +21.2% | 5 | 9944 | CHNDeclining | $9.9M |
| 50 | HS 020712Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, frozen | $5.3MLatest imports | +44.5% | 6 | 9230 | BRADeclining | $10.3M |
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Product sectors
Which sectors carry the most demand?
HS2 sectors group the screened products into broader families for an easier first comparison.
| Sector | Products | Market size | Opportunity | Average growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precious stones and metalsHS2 71 | 1 | $100.2M | $195.7M | +28.0% |
| Electrical equipmentHS2 85 | 9 | $134.6M | $188.4M | +21.9% |
| VehiclesHS2 87 | 8 | $133.4M | $168.9M | +14.6% |
| HS2 sector 00HS2 00 | 1 | $116.2M | $119.9M | +13.5% |
| Pharmaceutical productsHS2 30 | 4 | $115.0M | $95.0M | +13.6% |
| Iron and steelHS2 72 | 2 | $58.0M | $62.2M | +23.6% |
| Preparations of cerealsHS2 19 | 3 | $66.3M | $62.1M | +27.0% |
| Soap and preparationsHS2 34 | 1 | $32.0M | $61.8M | +24.5% |
| Miscellaneous edible preparationsHS2 21 | 3 | $78.1M | $60.8M | +16.8% |
| HS2 sector 99HS2 99 | 1 | $39.7M | $53.9M | +14.2% |
| Preparations of vegetables and fruitHS2 20 | 2 | $27.4M | $42.8M | +22.8% |
| FootwearHS2 64 | 1 | $20.0M | $35.8M | +24.9% |
Supply gaps
Where supplier concentration deserves attention
The concentration index helps identify products where reported imports rely more heavily on a smaller supplier base. It is a screening signal, not a recommendation by itself.
| Product | Market size | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Share gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 711319Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof | $100.2M | 2 | 10000 | ARE | 100.0% |
| HS 340119Soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, not for toilet use | $32.0M | 6 | 9996 | CMR | 100.0% |
| HS 611300Garments: made up of knitted or crocheted rubberised textile fabrics, or fabrics otherwise impregnated, coated, covered or laminated | $7.2M | 2 | 9988 | ARE | 99.9% |
| HS 850131Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output not exceeding 750W | $10.1M | 4 | 9981 | CHN | 99.9% |
| HS 200290Vegetable preparations: tomatoes, (other than whole or in pieces), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid | $12.6M | 4 | 9980 | CMR | 99.9% |
| HS 851761Base stations | $8.9M | 5 | 9972 | CHN | 99.9% |
| HS 871410Motorcycles (including mopeds): parts and accessories | $5.6M | 5 | 9944 | CHN | 99.7% |
| HS 721391Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.s. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring less than 14mm in diameter | $10.1M | 2 | 9901 | BEN | 99.5% |
Supplier landscape
Which supplier markets appear most often?
These supplier names come from the leading peer signal in the screened opportunity rows and should be validated at product level.
ARE
United Arab Emirates
14 screened products
$506.7MCalculated opportunity across these rowsCMR
Cameroon
8 screened products
$215.1MCalculated opportunity across these rowsCHN
China
12 screened products
$187.5MCalculated opportunity across these rowsNER
Niger
1 screened products
$119.9MCalculated opportunity across these rowsBEN
Benin
2 screened products
$62.2MCalculated opportunity across these rowsTUR
Turkey
4 screened products
$60.9MCalculated opportunity across these rowsIND
India
2 screened products
$54.1MCalculated opportunity across these rowsSRB
Serbia
1 screened products
$53.9MCalculated opportunity across these rowsFrequently asked questions
Using the Chad import opportunity index
Definitions and practical guidance for interpreting market size, growth, suppliers, and concentration.
What are the import opportunities?
They are product and supplier combinations in Chad's screened import market with substantial reported demand and calculated opportunity indicators. They are research priorities, not guaranteed savings or supply contracts.
What does supplier concentration mean?
The concentration index indicates how much reported imports rely on a smaller supplier base. A high value can suggest supply dependence, but it can also reflect specialized products or limited reporting.
How should sourcing teams use this page?
Start with products that fit your specification and volume needs, then validate suppliers, tariffs, standards, logistics, pricing, and continuity for Chad.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.