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What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n

China has announced the elimination of all customs duties on imports from 53 African countries, effective May 1, 2024. This move aims to enhance trade relations and provide African nations with better access to the Chinese market. However, Eswatini is excluded from this initiative due to its recognition of Taiwan. The trade volume between China and Africa has surged significantly in recent years,,<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Africa-Press – Mozambique. <\/strong> <\/span>China will eliminate all customs duties on imports coming from 53 African countries, except for Eswatini, effective May 1.<\/p>\n

Beijing aims to give African countries unimpeded access to one of the world\u2019s largest markets, while the new measure covers a wide range of products.<\/p>\n

Eswatini is excluded from the scheme as the sole country in Africa recognizing Taiwan\u2019s independent Republic of China statehood, instead of the People\u2019s Republic of China.<\/p>\n

The China-Africa trade volume has grown rapidly in recent years, rising from $10 billion in 2000 to $114 billion in 2010 and $187 billion in 2020 \u2014 before surging to $278 billion in 2023, $295.6 billion in 2024, and $348 billion in 2025, driven by the improving economic relations between the parties \u2060over the past two decades.<\/p>\n

China\u2019s exports to Africa over this period surpassed imports.<\/p>\n

China exported $179 billion to Africa in 2024, while Africa\u2019s exports to China reached a range of $99\u2013116 billion, according to China\u2019s General Administration of Customs (GACC).<\/p>\n

Chinese exports to Africa reached $225 billion, while Africa\u2019s exports to China totaled $123 billion by 2025, marking a trade deficit of over $60 billion in 2024 and around $100 billion in 2025.<\/p>\n

China maintains its position as Africa\u2019s largest trading partner as well as the largest source of exports to the continent.<\/p>\n

The world power accounted for $82 billion of Africa\u2019s global exports in 2024, while the United Arab Emirates (UAE) made up $41 billion, and Italy and France each contributed $35 billion, according to the UN\u2019s global comparative data.<\/p>\n

China\u2019s dominance in Africa\u2019s foreign trade shows a massive gap when compared with other trading partners, as China accounts for 22% of Africa\u2019s total trade and 25% of the continent\u2019s imports come from China.<\/p>\n

African exports to China also climbed over the years, in parallel with the total trade volume\u2019s expansion, albeit limited to certain products.<\/p>\n

Around 69% of Africa\u2019s exports to China have been oil, gold, copper, aluminum, and iron ore.<\/p>\n

This trend points to African exports\u2019 heavy reliance on natural resources, while the share of agricultural and industrial products in exports remains relatively limited.<\/p>\n

Most of Africa\u2019s exports to China rely on raw materials and natural resources, which indicates that product diversity remains limited despite rising trade volume.<\/p>\n

The trade relationship between China and Africa has evolved dramatically over the past two decades, with trade volumes increasing from $10 billion in 2000 to an estimated $348 billion by 2025. This growth reflects China’s strategic investments and partnerships across the continent, positioning it as Africa’s largest trading partner. The elimination of customs duties is a significant step in further solidifying these ties, allowing for greater market access for African goods. However, the reliance on raw materials for exports highlights the need for diversification in African economies to enhance trade resilience.<\/p>\n

Find more news and analyses on Mozambique<\/span> on the Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What You Need to Know China has announced the elimination of all customs duties on imports from 53 African countries, effective May 1, 2024. This move aims to enhance trade relations and provide African nations with better access to the Chinese market. However, Eswatini is excluded from this initiative due to its recognition of Taiwan. 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