“More than half of African countries have a negative trade balance with Europe.”

“Imported chicken can still be up to 35% cheaper than local products, according to a study from 2023.”

“Ghana granted market access to trading partners for suboptimal returns.”

“44 of Africa's 54 countries have duty-free access to the EU's internal market.”

“The Lome Convention between the European Community and the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States began in 1975.”

“The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) entered into force in 2021.”

“Exports of oil and gas from Libya, Algeria, Nigeria, and Angola to the EU more than doubled from 2020 to 2022.”

“The European Union has pledged €150 billion for the Global Gateway Initiative in Africa.”

“African economies had an overall trade surplus with Europe from 2000 to 2022.”

“Ghana earns more from exports than it has to pay for imports.”

“Exports of goods from Africa to Europe amount to around 25-30%.”

“Côte d'Ivoire generates a significant surplus with its cocoa and rubber exports.”

“Trade volumes between Africa and Europe are growing in both directions since the turn of the millennium.”

“Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for around half of the 79 member states of the Lome Convention.”

“80% of chickens in Ghana do not come from local producers but are instead flown in frozen from Europe, the USA or Brazil.”

“Africa exports many raw materials while Europe exports mostly processed goods.”