South Africa Raises Maize Export Forecast
By Wandile Sihlobo From the outset of the 2024–25 season, it was clear that South Africa would remain a net exporter of maize, with early indicators pointing to a strong
Nigeria’s Exports to Africa Surge to N4.9tn in Q3 2025
By Jayden Bagshaw Nigeria’s exports to African countries rose sharply in the third quarter of 2025, reaching N4.9 trillion—a 97.16 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Africa: U.S. Bill Aims to Restore and Extend Trade Benefits to 2028
Maseru/Port Louis, 2025 – A new bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives seeks to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for three more years, preserving duty-free
South Africa Lifts Q2 Fruit Export Value to US$3.69 Billion
Pretoria, Dec 12, 2025 – South Africa’s agricultural export performance continued to strengthen in the second quarter of 2025, with earnings reaching approximately US$3.69 billion. The National Agricultural Marketing Council
How EU’s Softer Pollution Rules Could Hurt Africa’s Green Exports
The European Commission has drafted measures that would loosen reporting duties on industrial pollution, waste and resource use across the bloc. The proposal allows companies to replace site-level environmental management
China Leans on Africa as Exports Rebound Despite Steep US Decline
China’s exports rebounded in November 2025 as stronger demand from Africa and other emerging markets helped offset a sharp fall in shipments to the United States, signaling a mixed recovery
Cairo Eyes African Defence Export Markets with New Production Deals
Egypt has signed two new cooperation agreements with foreign defence companies to locally manufacture military equipment, a move aimed at boosting exports to African markets and strengthening regional defence ties.
SACU Still Leads Dairy Export Flows, But Non-Regional Growth Accelerates
Image Source: GEA South Africa’s dairy trade in 2025 continues to be anchored by flows into the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), though new figures reveal a notable shift: exports
Africa’s Agricultural Exports Lagging: Four Reforms to Unlock Potential
By Brandon Moss Africa is the most endowed continent in terms of agricultural potential, yet it remains a marginal player in global agribusiness. This paradox lies at the heart of