Hard MarketExporting to European Union
The European Union is one of Africa's largest trading partners, with comprehensive trade agreements offering duty-free access for most African exports. The EPA (Economic Partnership Agreement) and EBA (Everything But Arms) programs provide significant preferential access.
Population
447 million
GDP
$16.6 trillion
Annual Imports
$2.8 trillion annually
Processing Time
5-10 days
Available Trade Agreements
Economic Partnership Agreement
EPAComprehensive trade agreement between EU and ACP countries providing duty-free, quota-free market access.
Eligibility
ACP countries that have signed regional EPAs (West Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa, etc.)
Key Documents
- EUR.1 Movement Certificate
- Invoice Declaration
- Supplier Declaration
Everything But Arms
EBAEU initiative granting duty-free, quota-free access for all products (except arms) from Least Developed Countries.
Eligibility
LDCs only (e.g., Ethiopia, Malawi, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda)
Key Documents
- Form A (GSP Certificate)
- Invoice Declaration
Generalized System of Preferences
GSPReduced tariffs for developing countries not covered by EPA or EBA.
Eligibility
Developing countries not covered by other arrangements
Key Documents
- REX Registration
- Statement on Origin
Default MFN Tariff
5-25%
VAT Rate
20%
Available Preferential Schemes
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