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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AGOA.info Resources | US-Kenya FTA negotiations
A snapshot of selected resources on the Kenya-US FTA negotiations.
Participation at trade fairs
Participation at trade shows is often considered an important ingredient in a company's marketing mix. Trade shows bring together producers, exporters, importers and the public, and a number of other stakeholders. From the perspective of an African producer and exporter, benefits of trade shows could include the platform to acquire new customers, publicizing the product or brand, launching new products, demonstrating and promoting products, building and enhancing the company's image, increasing media interest, finding local sales representatives and even end-buyers, and even selling products by concluding commercial deals.
Trade shows also assist producers and exporters to obtain a better understanding on local tastes and requirements, to learn more about competing products and to build relationships.
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