Raw LLM Responses

>The answer is simple: trade links and regulations that haven't changed much since colonial times. The tariff regulations towards African states allow European countries to import cocoa beans without any additional charges. However, processed goods, such as chocolate, incur a hefty import surcharge, That's not completely true, though. Many African countries enjoy unrestricted duty-free export to the EU (Economic Partnership Agreements and "Everything But Arms"). >Most African countries enjoy duty-free and quota-free access to the EU market. This is either thanks to the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) or the Everything-But-Arms (EBA) scheme.The EBA is a one-way EU measure to support trade-driven development of least developed countries, while the Economic Partnership Agreements establish a long-term stable free access to EU market. They are independent of future development status of participating countries, support their regional integration ambitionsand facilitate import of goods necessary for industrial development while maintaining protection for sensitive African sectors. Trade agreements with North African countries also offer duty-free and quota-free access for most goods. A few other countries benefit from preferential tariffs for a majority of products. Through its Aid for Trade, the EU is also supporting the emergence of regional value chains and the reinforcement of the capacity of African producers to meet market standards. >Food and manufactured products account for 51% of Africa's exports to the EU in 2016 (16% food and beverages and 35% manufactures) whereas raw materials accounted for 49%. Exports of food and manufactured products from Africa to the EU increased constantly since 2013, respectively by +23% and +17%. Africa's exports of raw materials to the EU decreased in recent years, due in particular to decrease in oil prices. http://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/docs/