Africa Matters

EAC exports to Africa soar to $7.9 billion in 2021

Summary Top EAC exports to Africa included precious stones, coffee, tea, cement, animal fats, mineral oils and iron and steel. Exports from the East African Community (EAC) bloc to Africa soared to $7.9 billion in 2021 in spite of Covid-19 impact. They comprised 42 percent share of the region’s total exports of goods to the world which was $18.7…

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Tanzania exports to Kenya hit Sh272.7 billion in first quarter

Summary The increased exports to the neighbouring country has forced the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) to post its officials to Mombasa and Nairobi to facilitate pre-arrival clearance of goods Arusha. Tanzania exported goods worth $ 118.6 million in the first quarter (January to March) of this year, it was revealed on Wednesday.The increased exports to the neighbouring country has…

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