Connecting Global Trade Across Africa

Empowering businesses, governments and partners through trade networks, market intelligence, and advocacy across 24 countries.

33+Active Members
24Countries
Est. 2019Founded

Built for Trade. Built for Growth.

We provide the connections, intelligence, and advocacy that African businesses need to compete globally.

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Trade Networks

Access a curated network of importers, exporters, distributors and logistics partners across 24 countries.

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Market Intelligence

Receive exclusive trade reports, sector analyses, and market opportunity briefings from our research team.

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Business Advocacy

Benefit from GATA's voice in regional policy forums, trade negotiations, and regulatory working groups.

Find Your Membership Tier

From small enterprises to government bodies, GATA has a membership level built for your organisation.

Associate
$250 / year

For supporting and affiliated organisations.

  • Member directory listing
  • Event access at member rates
  • Quarterly trade bulletin
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SME Member
$500 / year

For small and medium enterprises.

  • Member directory listing
  • Trade networking events
  • Market intelligence summaries
  • Marketplace listings
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Government Partner
$5,000 / year

For government bodies and agencies.

  • Dedicated partner liaison
  • Full resource library
  • Co-hosted trade missions
  • Policy dialogue participation
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Upcoming Events

Connect with trade leaders, policymakers and industry peers across Africa and beyond.

๐Ÿ“… 12 Nov 2026๐Ÿ“ Online, Global

Digital Trade Corridors Webinar

How digital customs and paperless trade are cutting border delays. Join peers, regulators and service providers for a focused programme of keynotes, panels and structured networking. This is demo content generated for evaluation.

๐Ÿ“… 25 Nov 2026๐Ÿ“ Kigali, Rwanda

AfCFTA Compliance Workshop

Rules of origin, tariff schedules and documentation in practice. Join peers, regulators and service providers for a focused programme of keynotes, panels and structured networking. This is demo content generated for evaluation.

๐Ÿ“… 15 Dec 2026๐Ÿ“ Nairobi, Kenya

Africa Trade Summit 2026

Ministers, financiers and traders shaping intra-African trade under AfCFTA. Join peers, regulators and service providers for a focused programme of keynotes, panels and structured networking. This is demo content generated for evaluation.

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What our members say

โ€œGATA gave us access to distribution partners in three new markets within six months of joining. The network is genuinely invaluable for an enterprise looking to expand cross-border.โ€

Kwame Asante
Kwame Asante
CEO, Asante Trading Group

โ€œThe market intelligence reports alone are worth the membership fee. We use GATA's sector briefs to inform our quarterly export strategy. Highly recommended for any serious exporter.โ€

Amina Diallo
Amina Diallo
Director, Sahel Export Solutions

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