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21.1% Year-on-Year Increase in Chinese Imports from Africa in May

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  • The Tanzanian government is finalizing a two-year trade strategy to boost exports to China before the zero tariff policy expires in April 2028.
  • Chinese imports from Africa increased by 21.1% year-on-year in May and 40.2% in June, surpassing China's overall import growth.
  • Total bilateral trade between China and Africa reached a record 1.41 trillion yuan (197 billion US dollars) in the first half of the year.
  • Tanzanian businesses are improving production, processing, quality, and packaging to meet the requirements of the Chinese market.
  • Key products identified for export include cashew nuts, sesame, sunflower seeds, avocados, coffee, tea, dried cassava, and fresh chillies.

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Chinese customs data reveals that imports from the continent rose 21.1 per cent year-on-year in May and 40.2 per cent in June, outstripping China’s overall import growth.

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