A publication by Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency
SEPTEMBER 20 25
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Kenya can unlock global export potential through COMESA By Floice Mukabana: chiefexe@brand.ke The African growth story continues to inspire confidence. According to the African Development Bank, West Africa’s GDP is projected to expand by 4.2% in 2024, while North Africa is rebounding strongly to around 3.9%. These regions are becoming centres of rising consumer classes, advanced manufacturing, and digital transformation. Kenya recently hosted the 24th COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government, a powerful statement of our central role in regional integration. Hosting this gathering of leaders places Nairobi at the heart of continental trade and policy conversations, providing an unparalleled platform to advance Kenya’s export agenda, strengthen regional partnerships, and showcase our readiness to drive Africa’s economic transformation. In 2024, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) recorded exports valued at USD 176 billion, representing 0.7% of global exports. The top export products from COMESA included crude petroleum oils (USD 30.4 billion, 17.3%), refined copper and copper alloys (USD 21.0 billion, 11.9%), gold including gold plated with platinum (USD 9.3 billion, 5.3%), unrefined copper (USD 7.0 billion, 4.0%), and petroleum oils excluding crude (USD 6.4 billion, 3.6%). The leading exporters within the bloc for 2024 were Congo with USD 2.0 billion (15.7%), Libya with USD 2.0 billion (15.4%), and Egypt, which accounted for USD 1.4 billion (11.1%) of exports. These figures highlight COMESA’s significant role in the region’s trade landscape and its strong dependence on mineral and petroleum products.
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Editorial Maureen Mambo- Editor -inChief Mariam Maina - Editor CONTRIBUTORS Floice Mukabana Mariam Maina Gertrude Mirobi Samuel Njaaga - Layout
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