machinery, electrical equipment, transport equipment, fuel, food

Imports - partners:

France 23.4%, Nigeria 12.8%, China 9%, Belgium 5.8%, US 4% (2007)

Economic aid - recipient:

$413.8 million (2005)

Reserves of foreign exchange and gold:

$2.932 billion (31 December 2007 est.)

Debt - external:

$2.554 billion (31 December 2007 est.)

Market value of publicly traded shares: