The country far outpaces its partners, such as Gabon, which ranks second with a significantly lower proportion.

This quantitative dominance, the result of a continuous progression in qualifications obtained by local industrialists for over a decade, spans diverse sectors including agrofood, metallurgy, the brewing industry, cement production, rubber and aluminum processing, as well as chemical and manufacturing industries.


For the supervisory authorities, this performance embodies the tangible vitality of the production tool and testifies to a will to firmly anchor subregional cooperation in practice. However, the exemption from customs duties and quantitative taxes—which guarantees access to external markets without tariff barriers—does not exempt industrialists from logistical realities, normative controls at borders, or the necessity of appealing to a highly competitive regional clientele.

In the perspective of expansion toward broader horizons, public authorities view these community achievements as a strategic springboard toward the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) market.

While the experience gained within CEMAC constitutes a significant asset for applying for the status of approved exporter, the requirements of conformity to continental origin criteria remind us that conquering external markets remains a permanent exercise of industrial excellence and normative rigor.


Ndjomo Carlos

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