Trade Route
The DRC–Uganda Gold Corridor — Africa's Most Active Gold Trade Route
The DRC–Uganda gold corridor is one of the most significant artisanal gold trade routes in Africa. Every year, thousands of kilograms of gold flow from the mines of Eastern DRC through Uganda to international markets. Understanding how this corridor works is essential for any buyer, investor, or refinery looking to source African gold.
Artisanal mining in Ituri, North Kivu & Maniema provinces. Gold extracted, weighed, and consolidated.
Gold arrives in Kampala for documentation, assay testing, customs clearance & buyer meetings.
World's largest gold trading hub. Refineries, traders & investors. ~6hr flight from Entebbe.
Major refineries in Switzerland (PAMP, Metalor, Argor-Heraeus). US investors and dealers.
Uganda shares over 800km of border with the DRC. The towns of Beni, Butembo, and Kasindi on the DRC side connect directly to Ugandan border crossings, making transit relatively efficient. Kampala has developed into a sophisticated logistics and documentation hub for the region's mineral trade.
Entebbe International Airport, located just 40km from Kampala, has become a major gold export hub for East and Central Africa. Direct cargo routes connect Entebbe to:
According to research and trade data, Uganda processes and exports significant volumes of gold annually — much of it originating in the DRC. The UAE (primarily Dubai) receives the majority, with Switzerland and other European markets also major destinations.
📊 Key fact: The DRC is estimated to produce between 15–25 tonnes of artisanal gold annually from its eastern provinces. A substantial portion moves through the Uganda corridor for export.
Congo Gold Connect has built its operation around the DRC–Uganda corridor. Our model:
The DRC–Uganda corridor offers distinct advantages for international buyers:
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