Despite deep historical ties, bilateral trade between Africa and the Caribbean has stayed below 6%. Yet new studies show it could reach $2.1 billion within five years—if both regions invest in value-added sectors like minerals, processed goods, transport, and the creative economy.
Global tariff hikes and supply chain disruptions are forcing small businesses to adapt quickly. Africa’s implementation of AfCFTA and the Caribbean’s export diversification efforts are steps toward resilience.
Afreximbank is enabling financial and institutional infrastructure—from payment systems and trade centers to creative industry investments—that support cross-regional trade.
The biggest obstacles? Weak logistics, limited transport links, and underpowered SMEs. But through initiatives like the Strengthening AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Project and ACTIF2025, both regions are laying the groundwork for a new era of inclusive South–South trade.