2025年第二季度西非经货联盟内部贸易额增长9.2%

Core Insights - The trade volume among West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) member countries reached 1.3 trillion West African francs (approximately $23.6 billion) in Q2 2025, reflecting a 9.2% increase from the previous quarter, indicating a stable recovery in regional trade [1] - The internal trade of the WAEMU accounts for 16.1% of the total global trade of its member countries, highlighting the significance of intra-regional commerce [1] Trade Dynamics - Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal are the two main suppliers in the region, with Côte d'Ivoire accounting for 35.8% of the internal exports within the WAEMU, followed by Senegal at 19.5%, together representing over half of the regional trade flow [1] - The primary products supplied by these countries include oil, construction materials, agricultural raw materials, and fertilizers, supported by their diverse industrial base and well-developed logistics infrastructure [1] Import Dependencies - Burkina Faso (26%) and Mali (18.8%) are the major demand countries in the region, heavily relying on Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal for fuel, raw materials, and food supplies, with these two countries accounting for nearly half of the internal imports within the WAEMU [1] Trade Barriers - Non-tariff barriers, customs efficiency, and security restrictions continue to hinder trade flow in the region, while manufactured goods and high-value-added products still represent a small proportion of the trade [1]