A Slice of Opportunity: Benin Joins China’s Fruit Export Market
The recent visit of Benin’s President Talon to China did not hit many international headlines. However, it was particularly interesting for Africans because during the visit he secured a new agreement granting permission to export the West African nation’s fresh pineapples to China. Alongside Kenyan, South African and Tanzanian avocados, Rwandan chilis, South African citrus […]
IT’S A WALK-OFF – TOP AFRICAN FASHION BRANDS TOOK OVER THE 2023 CHINA-AFRICA ECONOMIC AND TRADE EXPO, BUT CAN THEY ACTUALLY TAKE OVER THE CHINESE MARKET?
In late June 2023, the Africa Reimagined team attended the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) to provide an opportunity for some of Africa’s most innovative and respected brands to test the Chinese market. This was our third time attending the CAETE, and in our view, this year’s CAETE was the most successful yet with […]
South Africa resumes beef exports to China – How can South Africa become a more competitive and major beef supplier to China?
At the recent BRICS summit held in South Africa, two important trade deals were agreed between the presidents of South Africa and China. Firstly, an agreement to allow South African avocados to enter the Chinese market, and secondly, the resumption of South Africa’s beef exports to China. China is the world’s largest beef importer, and […]
The Third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) – a gimmick or serious development programme?
10th August 2023 It has been widely acknowledged that since the late 2000s, China has become an increasingly prominent development partner for many African countries and since 2008 China has been Africa’s largest bilateral trading partner (still behind the EU as a region). However, what is also the case is there is an acute trade […]
The Rising Demand for African Goods in the Chinese Market
Africa, with its rich natural resources and cultural heritage, has always been pivotal in global trade. Recently, the continent has been experiencing an uptick in its role as a major exporter, especially with the surge of African goods in the Chinese market. As China cements its place in the African trade landscape, its increasing appetite […]
FOCAC 8 AT 1: WHAT HAS CHANGED? A LOOK AT THE TRADE FACILITATION INITIATIVES
The 8th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) was recently held in Dakar, Senegal, bringing together high-level officials from China and African countries to discuss cooperation in various areas, including trade facilitation. A new report by Development Reimagined analyzes the trade facilitation initiatives announced at FOCAC 8 and assesses their potential impact. The report highlights a […]
Development Reimagined and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa have signed an MOU to establish a partnership aimed at boosting Africa-China value-added trade
Development Reimagined (DR) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) have established a partnership that began on 22nd February 2023 after the signing of a joint MOU at the ECA office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The purpose of the ECA and DR partnering is to leverage their networks and expertise to promote African-made […]
Meet the High-end African brands who are breaking the Chinese market – Monks Gin
China’s gin industry is simply unshakeable! Chinese cocktail enthusiasts are constantly seeking out new craft gin brands, and classy gin bars and even gin festivals can now be found in most major Chinese cities, such as Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou. China’s alcohol market statistics indicate that revenue generated in the gin segment amounted to US$70 […]
3 Key Trends in the Chinese Market for 2023
3 Key Trends in the Chinese Market for 2023 1. The removal of the Covid-19 policy and measures to boost consumption means more market opportunities for African business The Chinese government officially announced that it would downgrade its controversial “Zero-Covid Policy” on December 26, 2022. After waves of infections across the country due to the […]
Impacts of the 20th National Congress of the Communist<br>Party of China on African business and Africa-China trade
In October, the world’s attention was firmly placed on China, as the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) commenced. Not only is the CPC among the most important events in China’s political system (it decides the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)) for the next five years, and in turn, […]
