On November 8, the three-day 2026 China-Africa Trade Exhibition closed at the Yiwu International Expo Center. Held under the theme "China and Africa Together, Mutual Trade and Win-Win", it covered 10,000 square meters with 400 standard booths and gathered 186 exhibitors from 15 countries.
The event split into an Africa national-image zone, an import zone and an export zone, with a matchmaking session inviting targeted buyers to meet exhibitors. Products tailored to African markets stood out: at the Yilingnuo bathroom booth, wall-hung toilets and faucets were exclusive best-sellers tuned for local habits. Foreign buyer Otieno logged intended products and confirmed follow-up plans with a Yiwu export firm.
Data showed Yiwu's January-September trade with Africa reached 149.73 billion yuan, up 34.7%, with exports of 135.96 billion yuan up 30.2% and imports of 13.77 billion yuan up 103.7%, leaning on Yiwu's warehousing, logistics, customs and cross-border settlement system to turn intent into real orders.
Source: Yiwu Municipal Government
