About half of used cars from Europe end up in Africa, mainly in Benin and Nigeria. A major gateway is the port of Cotonou, where over 20,000 used vehicles are waiting to be sold.
Most of these cars are old and no longer meet European standards. To avoid customs duties, many vehicles are marked with phantom destinations such as “Transit Niamey,” even though the border with Niger is closed. In reality, many cars end up in Nigeria, Africa’s largest used car market.
Swiss cars are in demand because they are usually in good condition and cleaner than vehicles from other countries. Bureaucratic systems are often used as a cover for a dark market that takes advantage of weak borders and corruption. /Albinfo.ch
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