US Senate moves to extend Agoa to 2028, offering South African exporters more trade certainty
This follows a one-year extension that came into law in February 2026.
The US Senate has voted to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) until December 2028, providing South African exporters with additional trade certainty. This follows a one-year extension that began in February 2026. Agoa grants eligible sub-Saharan African countries, including South Africa, preferential, largely duty-free access to the US market for specific products, aiming to foster trade, investment, and economic growth.
The extension will preserve key apparel provisions for businesses, ensuring greater access to the lucrative US market. South African exporters could benefit significantly, particularly in the clothing and textile sectors, as the country currently exports fresh produce, such as citrus fruits, berries, avocados, and nuts, to the US market.
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