非洲农产品迎来中国零关税

Core Viewpoint - China has officially announced an expansion of its zero-tariff policy, providing more export facilitation to African countries, particularly benefiting agricultural exports from nations like Kenya and Ethiopia [1][2][6]. Group 1: Zero-Tariff Policy Impact - The zero-tariff policy will cover 100% of product categories for 53 African countries, enhancing trade relations and economic partnerships [1]. - Kenya's avocado exports to China have significantly increased, with expectations that exports could account for 40% of the country's avocado production due to the zero-tariff policy [1]. - In the first quarter of 2025, China imported approximately 6,892.5 tons of Kenyan avocados, valued at around 90 million RMB, making Kenya the third-largest avocado supplier to China [1]. Group 2: Tea and Coffee Exports - Kenya's tea exports to China are expected to quadruple by 2030, with a 175.2% year-on-year increase in tea imports from Kenya in the first quarter of 2025 [2]. - Ethiopia's coffee exports to China reached $102 million in 2024, a 377.67% increase compared to 2020, benefiting from the zero-tariff access [2][3]. Group 3: Other Agricultural Products - Rwanda's chili pepper exports have gained momentum since 2021, with a significant project initiated in 2024 to enhance production and export capabilities [4][5]. - The collaboration between Chinese and Rwandan companies has improved infrastructure and quality in the chili pepper supply chain, leading to increased exports [5]. - Cocoa from West African countries like Togo and Côte d'Ivoire is also expected to benefit from the new zero-tariff policy, as they seek to expand their market share in China [6]. Group 4: Trade Growth Statistics - The trade volume between China and Africa surpassed 2 trillion RMB in 2024, with agricultural imports from Africa reaching 158.3 billion RMB in the first five months of the current year [6]. - The zero-tariff policy has led to a notable increase in the export scale and variety of African agricultural products entering the Chinese market [6].