Sectoral composition of Africa's exports

Africa’s total exports continue to be dominated by primary commodities—with an average of 38 per cent of total African exports dominated by fuels and 15 per cent by ores and metals over 2019–23— as manufactured goods accounted for only 24 per cent.

Africa needs to enhance the structural transformation of its economies, which must emphasise diversification away from primary products towards increased manufacturing, technology, and modern service sectors.