2024年非洲内部贸易增长高达12.4%

Core Insights - The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) reported that intra-African trade is projected to reach $220.3 billion in 2024, reflecting a 12.4% increase from the previous year [1] Group 1: Trade Contributions - South Africa remains the largest contributor to intra-African trade, with trade volume amounting to $42.1 billion, accounting for approximately 20% of the total intra-African trade [1] - Despite a slight decline compared to last year, South Africa continues to play a central role in regional groups such as the Southern African Customs Union and the Southern African Development Community [1] - West African countries, particularly Nigeria and Côte d'Ivoire, have also shown significant growth, with Côte d'Ivoire's trade with African nations reaching $10.6 billion, representing 4.8% of total intra-African trade [1] - Nigeria's trade with African countries has improved significantly, amounting to $18.4 billion [1] Group 2: Trade Growth Challenges - The report highlights that trade growth across African regions is uneven, with slow growth in Central African countries due to poor infrastructure and weak management mechanisms [2] - Structural barriers among African nations continue to limit the full potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area [2] - The report recommends targeted policy interventions, significant investments in transportation, energy, and digital infrastructure to reduce trade costs [2] - It also suggests that Africa should integrate and innovate financing mechanisms, including blended finance and public-private partnerships, to support necessary infrastructure and capacity-building projects for sustainable growth across the continent [2]