Retail in East Africa is mid-transition. Supermarket chains have consolidated. Specialty shops in fashion, electronics, and home goods compete with both modern malls and informal markets. E-commerce has finally become viable thanks to mobile money and improved last-mile logistics.

EABD lists supermarkets, fashion and apparel retailers, electronics shops, specialty stores, e-commerce sellers, and the wholesalers behind them. Verified profiles include stores' physical locations, online presence, payment options, and reviews.

About DR Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of Africa's largest markets: more than 100 million people, the copper and cobalt belt of Haut-Katanga and Lualaba, the port of Matadi, and Kinshasa, a city of more than 17 million with a services economy to match. In the east, Goma, Bukavu and Bunia trade daily with Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi and Tanzania, and the country joined the East African Community in 2023.

EABD lists Congolese businesses in Kinshasa and across all 26 provinces, including Lubumbashi, Kolwezi, Goma, Bukavu, Kisangani, Mbuji-Mayi, Kananga and beyond. Browse by province, by town or by industry. Where a business is verified, EABD has confirmed its RCCM registration and contact details, which matters in a market where much of business still runs through personal introductions.

Retailers in DR Congo: common questions

How many retailers are there in DR Congo?

EABD lists 498 retailers in DR Congo as of 16 October 2026. Businesses that EABD has checked carry a verified badge on their profile.

What are the top retailers in DR Congo?

EABD's top-ranked retailers are Pasejec Marketplace, ZANDO Mobile Sarl and ZANDO Mituka. Category Sponsors and promoted businesses come first and are always labelled, then businesses on paid plans, then everyone else. Each group is ordered by EABD Score, which reflects a business's overall presence on EABD, including things like verification, customer reviews and profile completeness.

Which towns have the most retailers in DR Congo?

Lubumbashi (83), Gombe (53) and Ngaliema (16) have the most listed on EABD.

How do I choose a retailer in DR Congo?

Compare prices and ask about warranties. Check return and exchange policies. Ask about delivery and payment options, including M-Pesa.

How do I list my retailer on EABD?

Create a free EABD account, then add your business or claim its existing profile. It appears on pages like this one once published. Getting verified, completing the profile, replying to customers and collecting genuine reviews all help its EABD Score.