China-Africa Economic Forum 2026 Forum Reports $6B of Deals

Held on 7 November 2026 in Jinhua, the China-Africa Economic, Trade and Culture Forum 2026 reported the signing of 49 deals worth more than USD 6 billion. The deals covered trade and investment and promoted the establishment of a cross-border supply chain ecosystem. This edition attracted some 400 delegates from 39 countries.

Among the flagship China-Africa projects, the organizers listed the first overseas branch of the Yiwu Market in Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Tati 105-MW solar farm in Botswana. The bulk of the trade deals involved mineral imports from Africa.

#Yiwu is known as the Global Commodities Capital where buyers around the world come to purchase small goods from apricots to zippers. The city mayor reported that during the first three quarters of 2026, trade volume between Jinhua and Africa reached USD 18.5 billion, representing a 36.7% increase over the corresponding period last year.

Based on trade data, the top export items to Africa include power generators, water pumps, electrical fittings, plumbing and bathroom fixtures, kitchenware, plastic products, toys, cosmetics, garments, shoes, bags and fashion accessories, and the list goes on. The #ThreeNewStuff, consisting of PV panels, battery energy storage systems, and lithium batteries, displayed explosive growth. Although the base is still modest at around USD 10 million, the future looks bright, clean and green.