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Although there is substantial Canadian investment in the DRC, particularly in the mining sector, Canada-DRC trade relations are limited and the DRC currently has no bilateral trade agreements with Canada. According to Statistics Canada, bilateral merchandise trade between Canada and the DRC amounted to $24.2 million in 2012. Top Canadian merchandise exports to the DRC, include miscellaneous textiles, machinery, and motor vehicles; and top merchandise imports from the DRC, are wood, precious stones, and electric machinery. The DRC market is enormously varied. However, the business and investment environment poses challenges for most companies. Canadian exporters and investors need to be aware of the inherent risks of doing business in the DRC.
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