Africa's Export Directory
East African economies are accelerating efforts to diversify trade routes, strengthen regional supply chains and expand new export partnerships as ongoing instability in the Middle East disrupts critical shipping and
FESCO has completed its first-ever container shipment to Port of Dar es Salaam, marking a significant expansion of Russia’s trade and logistics footprint in East Africa. The shipment travelled from
A growing number of African countries, including Tanzania, Rwanda, Kenya, Zambia, Namibia, Senegal, and Uganda, are accelerating efforts to open borders and promote tourism through visa-free travel policies. Across the
Uganda’s export earnings surged 77.6% in January 2026, driven by strong gold and coffee exports, highlighting the country’s growing role in regional trade and global commodity markets. Uganda has kicked
Uganda is exploring plans to connect a new railway line under construction to Tanzania’s developing rail network, potentially creating a major new export route for minerals such as gold, copper,
Uganda’s export landscape is undergoing a major transformation, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) now firmly established as the country’s largest export destination in Africa. Driven by rising
Uganda’s export sector delivered one of its strongest performances in recent history, with total export earnings reaching approximately US$12.7 billion in the year to November 2025, according to data released
Uganda’s export sector posted a remarkable performance in 2025, with total earnings reaching approximately US$12.7 billion in the year ending November—an increase of roughly 33 % compared with the previous
Africa’s coffee exports climbed to a record 1.18 million tonnes in 2025, underscoring the continent’s rising influence in global coffee markets even as worldwide shipments edged lower, according to the
15% Meet Traceability Requirements • Agriculture remains the backbone of East Africa’s economy, contributing over 32% of regional GDP and employing more than 80% of the population (East African Community,