In 2020, around *** million metric tons of goods were loaded in Africa's seaports, while *** million metric tons were discharged. Northern Africa accounted for the highest trade volume, with *** million and *** million metric tons of loaded and unloaded goods, respectively. In contrast, Eastern and Middle Africa contributed the least to the continent's maritime trade.
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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 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 05, 2026, from /statistics/1306068/loaded-and-discharged-goods-in-seaborne-trade-in-africa-by-region/
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