African Export Products
Comprehensive guide to major African export products. Find HS codes, certification requirements, quality standards, and market insights.
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Export Products
8
Categories
$200B+
Annual Trade Value
Cocoa Beans
Raw cocoa beans are the primary ingredient for chocolate production. Africa produces approximately 70% of the world's cocoa, with West Africa being the dominant region. Cocoa is one of the most valuable agricultural exports from the continent.
Trade Value
$12.5
Price Range
$2,400
Coffee (Green Beans)
Green coffee beans are Africa's second-most valuable agricultural export. Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, and the continent produces some of the world's most sought-after specialty coffees.
Trade Value
$8
Price Range
$3,000
Gold
Gold is Africa's most valuable mineral export. The continent holds about 40% of global gold reserves, with major production across South Africa, Ghana, Mali, Tanzania, and others.
Trade Value
$50+
Price Range
$60,000
Crude Petroleum Oil
Crude oil is Africa's largest export by value. Nigeria, Angola, Algeria, and Libya are major producers. African crude ranges from light sweet to heavy sour grades.
Trade Value
$100+
Price Range
$70
Cashew Nuts
Africa is the world's largest producer of raw cashew nuts, accounting for over 50% of global production. Tanzania, Ivory Coast, and Nigeria lead production.
Trade Value
$6
Price Range
$1,200
Cotton
Africa produces some of the world's highest-quality cotton, particularly from the Franc Zone countries. African cotton is known for its long staple length and strength.
Trade Value
$4
Price Range
$1,800
Cut Flowers
Africa, particularly Kenya and Ethiopia, has become a global leader in cut flower production, supplying roses, carnations, and other flowers to European markets.
Trade Value
$1.5
Price Range
$0.15
Shea Butter
Shea butter is extracted from the nuts of the shea tree, found across the African Sahel. It is used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and as a cocoa butter substitute.
Trade Value
$800
Price Range
$1,500