Export Development Framework 2027-2035
Making Africa an Exporter of Finished Goods
Africa mostly exports raw materials and imports finished goods. This Export Development Framework 2027-2035 is a Make in Africa proposal to change that, building a strong export base of processed goods. Using Africa’s infrastructure plans, diverse resources and the single market created by AfCFTA, it sets out a roadmap to become a serious exporter of value-added products.
By fostering innovation, strengthening trade infrastructure, diversifying markets and offering tailored support to exporters, Make in Africa seeks to help governments reach international markets with finished goods. It also asks partner countries to open their markets, ending tariff escalation and unfair standards that punish processing, so African producers can meet global demand in agriculture, manufacturing, IT & ITES, textiles, pharmaceuticals, electronics and more.
Vision for 2035
Africa as an Exporter of Value-Added Goods
By 2035, this Framework envisions Africa as a respected exporter of processed goods, driving sustainable economic growth through exports of goods and services. The key shared objectives are:
- Raise the share of processed goods in African exports, with steady growth in value-added trade by 2035.
- Strengthen trade relationships and encourage investment that makes Africa a preferred source for markets in Europe, Asia, the Americas and beyond, and trade within Africa itself.
- Promote high-value products and services from sectors including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, IT and engineering goods.
- Foster innovation and competitiveness by promoting value-added products, technology-driven solutions and services.
- Develop export infrastructure to support small businesses, large firms and emerging industries across Africa, easing exporting and opening new markets.
Mission
Driving Africa's Export Growth in Processed Goods
This Export Development Framework focuses on a dynamic and competitive export environment across Africa by:
- Facilitating infrastructure through reliable logistics, ports, air cargo facilities and special economic zones (SEZs) that speed up exporting.
- Encouraging export diversification through product innovation, quality improvement and support to meet international standards, with mutual recognition of standards across Africa.
- Promoting entrepreneurship in exports through skills, capacity building and market access for new exporters.
- Providing tailored support to help exporters reach buyers, attend trade fairs and build lasting market links.
Africa as a Maker and Exporter by 2035
Africa can become a major exporter of finished goods by 2035 through incentives, infrastructure development and market expansion across the continent. Make in Africa’s focus on supporting small businesses, start-ups and large exporters will help products and services from Africa reach global markets, driving growth at home.
Export Development Framework 2027-2035
This Export Development Framework 2027-2035 invites investors, exporters and trade partners to work with Make in Africa on fair terms, take up the opportunities in African export sectors, and build a thriving and sustainable export ecosystem.
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The Make In Africa Global Summit (MIAGS) is a global platform connecting leaders, businesses, investors, institutions and policymakers shaping the next era of economic growth across the Global South and Africa.
MIAGS advances South–South cooperation, trade, investment, industrialization, technology, infrastructure and economic resilience, creating platforms for dialogue, strategic partnerships and cross-border opportunities.
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