Zanzibar clove farmers look east as China opens zero-tariff market
28 Apr 2026, 15:29 GMT
By CGTN
Topic: africa
Credit: CGTN
Source URL: https://newsaf.cgtn.com/news/2026-04-28/Zanzibar-clove-farmers-look-east-as-China-opens-zero-tariff-market-1MI9024MJKE/p.html
On the spice islands ofÂ Zanzibar, where clove trees have shaped livelihoods for generations, farmers are turning their attention toÂ ChinaÂ as it prepares to implement a zero-tariff policy for imports from 53 African countries starting May 1, a move that could redefine access to one of the worldâs largest markets.