China’s trade with Africa outracing the rest of world, …


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by Kevin Walmsley


Inside China Business

on September 14 2025 6:26 minutes

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Chinese exports to the United States are down double digits since the beginning of the year.

But China’s exports overall are much higher than expected, as Chinese firms are successfully expanding into new markets.

This is glaringly true of Africa. Bilateral trade between China and Africa is rocketing higher, and doing so in surprising ways.

Chinese exports to Africa are high up in the value chain: advanced machinery, vehicles, electronics, and power generation. But these products are also falling in price, making them more affordable then ever to Africa’s emerging middle class and business sectors.

It is also a de-dollarization story. Chinese banks make trade credit and finance widely available using pools of renminbi. African firms can far more easily access capital in RMB, compared to USD, and are refinancing their dollar-denominated debts to the Chinese currency.

Closing scene, Crescent Moon Spring, Gansu

Resources and links:

Visual Capitalist, China’s Trade Surge Over Time https://www.visualcapitalist.com/cp/h…

https://maritimeducation.com/5927-2/

Bloomberg, China Pours Exports Into Africa Faster Than Anywhere Else https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articl…

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