Africa's Export Directory
Automotive News In Africa, Including import and export of Agri produce
Nissan Motor Corporation is set to invest approximately $45 million to expand its vehicle production operations in Egypt, strengthening its manufacturing base and export capacity across Africa. The expansion project
South Africa remains a critical hub in the global automotive value chain, producing some of the world’s most recognisable vehicles, including the Volkswagen Polo and BMW X3. However, despite a
Global oil markets are under renewed pressure as the ongoing conflict in Middle East disrupts supply routes and energy infrastructure, pushing crude prices sharply higher and driving up diesel costs
Africa’s path to long-term economic growth is increasingly tied to industrialisation, as the continent looks to strengthen its manufacturing base and unlock greater value from its resources. According to Manufacturing
South Africa recorded a sharp rise in defence exports in 2025, generating approximately $550 million (R10.1 billion) from the sale of military equipment to 42 countries, including France, Turkey, Kenya,
Volkswagen Group Africa has reached a major production milestone, with the 500,000th unit of its current Volkswagen Polo rolling off the assembly line at its Kariega plant in South Africa.
Fuel pressure pushes South Africans toward hybrids, with Chinese brands well placed to benefit. Rising fuel costs are pushing more South Africans to consider hybrid vehicles instead of fully electric
The European Union’s planned phase‑out of internal combustion engine vehicles by 2035 is raising serious concerns for South Africa’s automotive export sector, industry stakeholders warn. Under the policy, new vehicle
Automechanika Johannesburg convened experts from South Africa’s automotive industry at its first CEO breakfast of 2026 at the South African German Chamber of Commerce, where speakers warned that the sector’s
Introduction Morocco is increasingly recognised as a leading automotive exporter in Africa, driven by foreign investment, strategic logistics and manufacturing incentives. The sector now supports significant export volumes, particularly to