Africa's Export Directory
Chinese solar panel exports to Africa rose sharply in April 2026 as growing electricity demand, falling technology costs and expanding renewable energy investments positioned the continent as one of the
Morocco has emerged as Africa’s leading industrial economy after ranking first on the African Development Bank’s 2025 Industrialisation Index, overtaking South Africa for the first time in the continental rankings.
For decades, Africa has remained trapped in an economic paradox: a continent rich in natural resources yet persistently constrained by limited industrialisation, weak manufacturing capacity and rising import dependence. Across
The Africa Trade Accelerator (ATA) Export Readiness Program officially opened in Douala on Thursday, bringing together entrepreneurs, agribusiness operators, producers and business leaders seeking to expand into international markets, particularly
South Africa is expected to significantly increase maize exports during the 2026/2027 marketing season as strong harvests, ample carryover stocks and rising regional demand strengthen the country’s position as Africa’s
The newly launched Africa Jobs Fund (AJF) plans to mobilise $100 million in philanthropic capital to support businesses focused on export manufacturing and international labour mobility across sub-Saharan Africa. The
China’s solar exports reached an all-time record in March 2026 as demand for renewable energy equipment accelerated across Africa and Asia. According to data from China’s customs authority analysed by
Egypt has taken another major step toward strengthening its digital economy and technology sector by introducing new export incentives for semiconductor and electronics services. The Information Technology Industry Development Agency
In many parts of Africa, mining remains a frontier sector, frequently arriving as the first large-scale investment in remote or underdeveloped regions; its impact, however, extends far beyond extraction. According
South Africa’s agricultural exports increased significantly during the first quarter of 2026, reaching US$3.7 billion and recording year-on-year growth of 11 percent. The strong performance was driven by higher export