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How competition between Chinese and Indian firms could reshape Africa’s drug markets

24 Oct 2026, 07:00 UTC · 1 source
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🚨 CHINA CLOSES GAP ON INDIA IN AFRICA ANTIMALARIAL MARKET A new study says China is challenging India’s long-held dominance in 12 of Africa’s hardest-hit countries. Last year, Chinese exports of antimalarial drugs reached US$89.3 million, nearly matching India’s US$89.6 million. The gap has narrowed sharply since 2021, when India exported US$121 million and China US$62.6 million. Source: South China Morning Post #Africa #Chinese #IndianFirms #drugMarkets

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