In 2020, around 736 million metric tons of goods were loaded in Africa's seaports, while 510 million metric tons were discharged. Northern Africa accounted for the highest trade volume, with 206 million and 222 million metric tons of loaded and unloaded goods, respectively. In contrast, Eastern and Middle Africa contributed the least to the continent's maritime trade.
Total loaded and discharged goods in seaborne trade in Africa in 2020, by region
(in million metric tons)
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UNCTAD. (May 3, 2022). Total loaded and discharged goods in seaborne trade in Africa in 2020, by region (in million metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1306068/loaded-and-discharged-goods-in-seaborne-trade-in-africa-by-region/
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UNCTAD. (2022). Total loaded and discharged goods in seaborne trade in Africa in 2020, by region (in million metric tons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1306068/loaded-and-discharged-goods-in-seaborne-trade-in-africa-by-region/
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Total loaded and discharged goods in seaborne trade in Africa in 2020, by region (in million metric tons) [Graph], UNCTAD, May 3, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1306068/loaded-and-discharged-goods-in-seaborne-trade-in-africa-by-region/
