* Manufactured goods: These included textiles, clothing, metal goods, and glassware.
* Luxury goods: These included spices, silks, and precious metals.
* Weapons and ammunition: These were used by African states to defend themselves against European and African enemies.
* Alcohol: Alcohol was a popular commodity among African traders and was used as a form of currency in some cases.
* Livestock: Horses, cattle, and sheep were all imported into Africa from Europe.
* Slaves: The transatlantic slave trade was a major part of the European trade network and resulted in the forced migration of millions of Africans to the Americas.