A farmer drying cocoa beans in Ghana, West Africa. Agriculture is the backbone of many African economies, and the continent is a significant exporter of key commodities like coffee, cocoa, and maize. These products journey from African farms to supermarket shelves worldwide, highlighting Africa’s vital role in feeding and caffeinating the globe. Coffee: Eastern Africa is famous for its high-quality coffee. Countries like Ethiopia and Uganda are the continent’s leading coffee exporters – together they recently made up over 75% of Africa’s coffee export volume (allafrica.com)

. In May 2025, Uganda even surpassed Ethiopia due to a record harvest

. African coffee, often grown by smallholder farmers, is typically exported as green (unroasted) beans. Initiatives are underway to roast more beans locally, so African producers can capture more value before export. International buyers prize African coffee for its distinctive flavors (for example, Ethiopia’s floral arabica and Uganda’s robusta), and they increasingly support sustainable farming practices through fair trade partnerships. Cocoa: West Africa is the epicenter of global cocoa production. Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana together account for roughly two-thirds of the world’s cocoa supply (reuters.com)

, making them indispensable to the chocolate industry. Every year, millions of tonnes of cocoa beans are harvested by small farmers and shipped to Europe, Asia, and the Americas for processing into chocolate. There is a growing movement in these countries to process cocoa into cocoa butter, powder, or even finished chocolate domestically. This shift, supported by companies like Afro Minerals Group Ltd, aligns with Africa’s goal of exporting not just raw beans but higher-value products. Maize: Sometimes called corn, maize is both a staple food and a traded commodity. Southern Africa, especially South Africa, produces surplus maize that is exported overseas and to neighboring countries. In a good season, South Africa can ship out over 2 million tonnes of maize, supplying markets in Asia and beyond (ukragroconsult.com)

. This grain finds its way into animal feed, cooking flour, and processed foods around the world. Other African nations, such as Zambia and Uganda, also export maize when harvests are strong, contributing to regional food security. Across these commodities, the export process involves cleaning and grading the produce, meeting quality and safety standards, and efficient logistics (often through ports like Mombasa or Durban). The mission of Afro Minerals Group Ltd in agricultural trading is to connect African farmers to international buyers while ensuring quality, timely shipments, and fair prices. By doing so, the company supports livelihoods in farming communities and helps bring the richness of Africa’s fields – be it a cup of Ethiopian coffee, a Ghanaian cocoa bar, or South African maize – to customers worldwide.