AGOA Headline Stats
Aggregate exports to US by 2023 AGOA beneficiaries - full year 2023
-4.8% over 2022. Trade data covers only 2023 AGOA-eligible countries
AGOA exports - full year to end 2023 (-6.1% over 2022)
AGOA trade represents 34% of total US-bound exports from AGOA beneficiaries. (Based on 2023 eligible countries)
AGOA eligible tariff-lines (incl. textiles and apparel)
Products that have duty-free access to the United States under AGOA (subject to Rules of Origin)
Number of AGOA beneficiary countries
African countries that currently have AGOA beneficiary status (Status: January 2024)
AGOA product eligibility check
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A new facility to assist trade and business connections between producers, exporters, importers, sourcing agents, and trade-related service suppliers, across sub-Saharan African AGOA beneficiary countries and the United States.
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AGOA.info Resources | US-Kenya FTA negotiations
A snapshot of selected resources on the Kenya-US FTA negotiations.
Exporter readiness
Doing business with the United States can be very rewarding.
At the same time, it is a challenging undertaking that requires producers and exporters to be well-equipped to deal with. This sub-section provides a selection of resources on helping to guide the Africa-based exporter to successfully trade with the United States.
Documents include exporter readiness assessments, export guides, guidelines on business plan templates, national exporter guides etc.
Download related documents
AGOA 101 Kenya - Exporter Guide 2018
The USAID East Africa Trade and Investment Hub helps East African businesses take advantage of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). AGOA allows for duty-free export of over 6,000 products. This guide outlines the step-by-step process that Kenyan businesses should take to export to the United States of America (U.S.A.) duty-free through AGOA and gives a general overview for the export of all AGOA products from Kenya. It...
Presentation on business planning instruction and business plan template
Executive Summary Brief history and ownership structure of the business Markets and competition Marketing and selling methods Products Manufacturing processes Historical Trading or export performance Management and personnel Financial analysis and underlying performance Risks and Rewards
Export readiness assessment
The following "Export Readiness Assessment" is a set of questions designed to assess how prepared your company is to begin exporting to the U.S. The test is designed to identify weak areas in your company's planning so they can be redressed before commencing with the implementation of an export strategy.
Doing business with the United States
This presentation by the West Africa Trade Hub covers the following: Common Myths US Business Culture West African Business Culture -Practicalities Bridging the Gap Market Competitiveness
Exporting to the US - A guide for small foreign exporters
The United States is the largest economic power in the world, with a widely diverse consumer base that offers excellent opportunities to foreign exporters. Niche products such as handicrafts and goods that are produced according to environmentally friendly practices are increasingly popular to U.S. consumers. It is a market that is waiting to be tapped. However, exporting to the United States is not without its challenges. The paperwork and...