Togo moves closer to gaining access to China’s soybean market

to the European Union, supported by better-organized value chains and the gradual tightening of quality standards across the sector. Formal access to the Chinese market would create new growth opportunities for the industry. Diversifying export destinations could encourage fresh investment, strengthen demand, and support the development of local processing capacity. China’s interest reflects its heavy reliance on imports, as the country is the world’s largest soybean buyer, accounting for an estimated 60–70% of globally traded volumes. The announcement comes amid strengthening ties between Beijing and Lomé. In 2024, the two countries upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, and in 2025 bilateral trade expanded sharply. From January to September, trade turnover reached $4 billion, up 56.4%, ...