Preliminary findings from the 2026 PAFTRAC Africa CEO Trade Survey, presented at the World Trade Organisation Public Forum in Geneva, indicate that 81.3 per cent of executives expect their cross-border business activities to increase over the next 12 months. However, 57 per cent of respondents said accessing trade finance for cross-border transactions was difficult or very difficult. The survey, conducted by the Pan-African Private Sector Trade and Investment Committee, covers more than 2,500 business executives, up from 400 in previous editions. The findings highlight that high financing costs, limited access to trade finance, and gaps in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area are threatening to constrain regional commerce.
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