L’Afrique exporte sa résilience
In the update of its Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report published on October 7, 2025, the World Trade Organization (WTO) revised upwards its projections for the African continent, anticipating merchandise export growth of 5.3% in 2025 compared to 0.6% previously, and an increase in imports of 11.8% compared to 6.5% in April. This notable improvement reflects a recovery in value chains, a resurgence in demand for goods linked to artificial intelligence and a consolidation of the multilateral trade framework.
Africa is thus emerging as the region where imports are expected to grow the fastest in the world, ahead of Asia and South America. The most significant dynamics come from the accelerated digitalization of services, driven by economies such as Kenya, Egypt, and Nigeria, where digital technology is becoming a key lever of competitiveness.
However, the outlook for 2026 appears more cautious, with exports stagnating and imports slowing to 5.4%, a consequence of renewed protectionism and geopolitical tensions. This development highlights a dual reality: the strength of African trade in the face of global challenges and its continued dependence on an unstable international environment. The trajectory remains encouraging, but it requires deeper regional integration and a rise in local productive capacities to consolidate this resilience.
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