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‘Significant Leap’: Africa’s Agribusiness Expected to Hit $1 Trillion by 2030

‘Significant Leap’: Africa’s Agribusiness Expected to Hit $1 Trillion by 2030
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How can Africa’s farms meet the surging demand for food while embracing modern, sustainable practices? Experts say the answer lies in investment, innovation, and improved market access.
A new economic dawn is breaking over Africa, as a report forecasts the continent’s agribusiness sector will grow into a $1 trillion market within the next five years. This figure highlights a powerful narrative of transformation, where innovation and investment are unlocking immense potential. The story begins with a push for self-sufficiency. The African Development Bank’s landmark Dakar 2 Summit has already mobilized over $70 billion in commitments, creating a concrete foundation for growth by focusing on scalable projects and empowering local farmers. This direct link between policy and on-the-ground progress shows that the $1 trillion vision is not just a prediction—it is an achievable goal already in motion.
African Currents spoke with Dr. Moses H. Lubinga, Manager of Agro-Food Chains, Markets and Economic Research at South Africa’s National Agricultural Marketing Council, to discuss Africa’s agribusiness outlook—from its trillion-dollar growth potential to the barriers and strategies shaping its transformation.

“The projected growth is such a significant leap and a promise for the continent, and this presents a lot of opportunities given the current times we live in and looking into the future […]. It’s very important that we look into adding value and tapping into vertical integration irrespective of the value chain […]. This will boost our competitiveness and improve our terms of trade, as well as strengthen our ties within Africa […]. By leveraging regional inter-trade agreements, we can increase the market base through which we sell our produce and also stimulate investment in the sector,” Dr. Lubinga noted.

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