Definition
A regional economic community of eastern and southern African states promoting trade liberalisation and a free trade area among its members. South Africa is not a COMESA member but trades with the bloc, and COMESA forms one leg of the Tripartite Free Trade Area alongside SADC and the EAC. It overlaps in membership with other regional blocs.
Frequently asked questions
What is COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa)?
A regional economic community of eastern and southern African states promoting trade liberalisation and a free trade area among its members. South Africa is not a COMESA member but trades with the bloc, and COMESA forms one leg of the Tripartite Free Trade Area alongside SADC and the EAC. It overlaps in membership with other regional blocs.
Which glossary terms are related to COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa)?
COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa) is a regional trade term in the South African import/export industry. Related terms in the same area include AfCFTA Tariff Phase-Down, AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act), CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism), Certificate of Origin, Common Customs Area (CCA) — each has its own plain-English definition in the TradeCaravan glossary.