Kenyan, African exporters benefit from China’s zero-tariff policy
Over 100 days, a growing range of African products have found their way into the vast Chinese market, helping African countries expand exports, move up the global value chain, and inject fresh momentum into China-Africa economic and trade cooperation.
Kenyan and African exporters are reaping the benefits of China's new zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries. A Chinese-invested avocado oil processing plant in Kenya's Athi River Export Processing Zone showcases the processing of avocados destined for China. In May and June, China's imports from Africa rose 23.5 percent year-on-year to 193.8 billion yuan, with avocados, apples, and oranges seeing significant increases in volume.
The zero-tariff treatment has expanded market access for African exports, with South African apples, South African wines, Zimbabwean blueberries, and other African specialties now available in Chinese supermarkets. The policy has also encouraged African countries to upgrade their industries and move up the value chain, such as Rwanda's Fisher Global, which began exporting pickled chili to China in 2022.
Chinese demand for high-quality African products, like Ethiopian Arabica coffee, continues to grow, presenting new opportunities for African exporters.
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