Africa's Export Directory
African countries must accelerate value addition and strengthen regional trade if the continent is to maximise the benefits of its abundant natural resources, according to World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is taking another important step towards improving trade across the continent through customs modernisation initiatives designed to make cross-border commerce faster, more efficient
Nigeria’s trade with other African countries rose by 21% in 2025, reaching $9.02 billion as businesses increasingly capitalised on opportunities created by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), according
African exporters are set to benefit from renewed access to the United States market after Washington extended the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA),
Africa’s trade landscape is undergoing a structural shift as the African Continental Free Trade Area continues to reshape how goods move across borders. Since its implementation, AfCFTA has aimed to
Infrastructure Still a Major Barrier to Intra-African Trade Intra-African trade continues to face significant hurdles, with poor infrastructure emerging as one of the most critical constraints to regional integration. According
The African Continental Free Trade Area is reshaping Africa’s export landscape by reducing tariffs and non-tariff barriers across participating countries. With over 50 signatory states, AfCFTA represents the largest free
Despite policy progress, intra-African trade remains low — what barriers persist, and how trade integration can unlock export growth. Although the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) promised seamless trade
Despite years of policy commitments and the launch of the AfCFTA, intra-African trade remains stubbornly low, accounting for only around 15 percent of total African exports, according to recent Afreximbank
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.