China-Africa Expo 2025 concludes with record deals

China-Africa Expo 2025 concludes with record deals signed as the economic relations strengthened during the event.

The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo wrapped up on Sunday, resulting in a large number of business agreements as both sides continue to enhance their economic ties.

According to the organizing committee, 176 agreements worth $11.39 billion were signed during the event, marking increases of 45.8% in the number of deals and 10.6% in value compared to the 2023 expo.

By midday Sunday, over 200,000 people had visited the main venue in Changsha, Hunan Province, which was twice the attendance of the previous edition. Deals confirmed or under discussion at this location were valued at around 2.5 billion yuan (approximately $348 million).

In a related expo focused on heavy machinery in nearby Xiangtan, preliminary deals worth 200 million yuan were also signed.

This year’s expo featured new thematic exhibitions spotlighting well-known China-Africa cooperation brands, premium African products, and developments in the China-Africa fashion sector.

The expo attracted nearly 2,100 companies, including 764 businesses from 43 African countries, along with 12,000 domestic and international buyers.

Over the four days, more than 200 African agricultural products were marketed both online and in local stores, while 14 African nations hosted special trade and investment promotion events.

Jointly organized by Hunan Province and China’s Ministry of Commerce, the expo brought together over 4,700 Chinese and African enterprises and 30,000 participants for exhibitions and business meetings.

China has remained Africa’s top trading partner for 16 years, and bilateral trade growth has further accelerated in 2025.