Data: China-Africa Trade
China-Africa bilateral trade data overview
China–Africa bilateral trade has increased steadily over the past two decades.
In 2024, Africa’s exports to China rose 10% from the previous year to a record US$99 billion, while imports from China grew 4% to US$179 billion.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, South Africa, Guinea, and Zambia were the largest African exporters to China, primarily due to their mineral and oil sales.
South Africa was the largest importer of Chinese goods in 2024, followed by Nigeria and Egypt.