Russia–Africa trade exceeds $27 billion
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Daily News
Trade between Russia and Africa exceeded $27 billion in 2025, up from $16.8 billion in 2019, according to an analysis published by the Daily News. The Russia–Africa Summit must nevertheless lead to investment, technology transfers and jobs aligned with Africa’s development priorities, the newspaper says.
Trade between Russia and Africa exceeded $27 billion in 2025, compared with $16.8 billion in 2019, reports the Daily News. The figure was cited in Moscow at the third Russia–Africa Summit and Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, held on Wednesday and Thursday.
Despite this growth, trade remains modest compared with Africa’s commercial ties with China and the European Union. For Tanzania, the summit could open up markets for coffee, tea, cashew nuts, horticultural products and processed food. In return, the country could import agricultural inputs, fertilisers, industrial equipment and specialised technologies.
The Daily News stresses that growing trade alone does not guarantee competitive exports or lasting partnerships. To increase Tanzanian sales, it will be necessary in particular to meet market demand, comply with quality standards, and ensure reliable payment and transport arrangements.
Potential areas of agricultural cooperation include irrigation, mechanisation, research, grain storage and food processing. The energy sector could also see partnerships in electricity generation, grids, renewable energy and technical training. The summit comes as a Russia–Africa cooperation plan through 2029 is being considered.
