More than 100 days after China introduced zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries with diplomatic ties, African exports to China are expanding, while businesses across the continent are increasingly moving toward processing, packaging and higher-value production. Paul Frimpong of the Africa-China Center for Policy and Advisory said, “The real impact (of China’s zero-tariff treatment) should not be measured only by the volume of exports during the first 100 days. Meanwhile, China’s exports of electromechanical products to Africa reached 534.11 billion yuan (79 billion dollars) in the first half of 2026, up 28.8 percent year-on-year. Around 75 percent of China’s exports to Africa consist of capital and intermediate goods that support industrial and agricultural development. With expanding market access, growing African exports and increased emphasis on local processing, China’s zero-tariff policy could deepen economic ties while helping African economies capture more value from their resources and production.