AfCFTA
African Continental Free Trade Area
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The African Continental Free Trade Area is the largest free trade area in the world by number of participating countries, creating a single market for goods and services across 54 African nations. It aims to boost intra-African trade, promote industrialization, and create jobs.
54
Member Countries
1.4
billion people
$3.4
Market Size
90%
Tariff Reduction
Tariff Elimination
90% of tariffs on goods eliminated over 5-10 years
All sectors
Rules of Origin
Simplified rules allowing 40% value addition to qualify
ManufacturingAgriculture
Trade Facilitation
Streamlined customs procedures and reduced border delays
LogisticsTrade
Services Liberalization
Progressive liberalization of trade in services
FinancialTourismTransport
Investment Protection
Framework for investment protection and dispute resolution
Investment
E-Commerce Framework
Digital trade protocols for cross-border e-commerce
TechnologyRetail
Sectors Covered
AgricultureManufacturingMiningServicesTechnologyFinancial ServicesTransportTourism