According to data from InfoLink Consulting, Chinese module exports to Africa reached 2.70 gigawatts (GW) in January and February, representing a 42% year-on-year increase. The growth contrasts with a steep 51% decline in exports to Latin America over the same period, underscoring a shift in global demand patterns.
Other regions also recorded gains as Europe remained the largest destination, with imports rising 8% year-on-year to 14.16 GW, accounting for nearly 40% of global demand. The Middle East posted the fastest expansion, with shipments surging 90% to 4.74 GW. Asia-Pacific imports declined to 10.47 GW, though the region still retained close to a 30% share of global volumes.
While Latin America’s imports fell to 2.99 GW, Africa’s steady expansion signals increasing investor interest and policy support for solar deployment across several markets.
The data points to a rebalancing in global solar trade flows, with Africa gaining momentum as an import destination while other regions experience uneven demand trends.