The constraints to trade in Africa are multidimensional, both internal and external dimensions. The external constraints, such as the market access, volatility of commodity prices, domestic support and export subsidies, quality standards, and competitiveness, have been identified among the major factors that are militating trade
Contrary to popular notion, the heterogeneity of national exports helps intra-African trade as the spread of products across the continent allows for more trade between regions with large food demands. For instance, resource-rich countries, can obtain supplies from countries with more advanced agricultural productivity. Similarly, countries with more advanced manufacturing sectors hold a potential for growth if they can access the larger African market and development in Africa.
Even though agriculture has substantially contributed to the GDP and export value in African countries.