18年增长逾6倍！全球首发报告勾勒中非贸易合作格局深刻变化

Core Insights - The reports released at the Fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo highlight significant changes in the China-Africa economic and trade cooperation landscape, with a focus on diversification and high-value, technology-intensive trade [1][4]. Trade Growth - The trade volume between China and Africa has increased from less than $40 billion in 2005 to over $280 billion in 2023, marking a growth of more than six times over 18 years [4][6]. - In the first five months of this year, China's imports and exports to African countries reached 963.21 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12.4%, setting a historical high for the same period [6]. Sectoral Transformation - Key sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and digital services are emerging as new engines driving high-quality development in China-Africa bilateral trade [6]. - The agricultural and food industry is transitioning from raw materials to deep processing, while manufacturing is shifting from finished product exports to local production [4]. Regional Dynamics - Trade growth is most pronounced between China and Southern Africa, followed by Eastern Africa, with Eastern Africa exhibiting the highest volatility in trade [4]. Influencing Factors - The changes in trade dynamics are influenced by various factors, including Africa's industrialization process, China's economic upgrading, and the Belt and Road Initiative [4].