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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
August 10, 2026
18h ago
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...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya and other African exporters are experiencing a significant boost in trade with China due to its newly implemented zero-tariff policy.
- China's zero-tariff policy, effective May 1, applies to 53 African countries, leading to a 23.5 percent year-on-year increase in imports from Africa in May and June.
- African products like Kenyan avocados, South African wine, and Zimbabwean blueberries are now more accessible to Chinese consumers.
- The policy is driving industrial upgrading in Africa, encouraging the export of processed goods and increasing local value addition, as seen with a chili processing plant in Rwanda and a coffee exporter in Ethiopia.
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