China opens market to coffee imports from African countries.

As announced this Wednesday (27) by General Administration of Customs of China (GACC)China will begin accepting imports of coffee beans from African countries that maintain diplomatic relations with Beijing. According to the Announcement No. 68 of 2026The measure is linked to China's zero-tariff policy for African products, expanding access from these origins to the Chinese consumer market. According to a statement released by the Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone, interested companies should contact the trade departments of their respective countries to formalize their applications for authorization. After analysis and approval by the Chinese authorities, authorized companies will be able to export coffee to China under the conditions established by the local government. This opening represents an additional opportunity for African coffee-producing countries, in a scenario of expanding Chinese consumption and greater diversification of the commodity's supplier origins. During the export process, companies must meet China's technical and regulatory requirements, especially those related to production, inspection, phytosanitary quarantine, and pre-shipment procedures.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.