Côte d'ivoire Records Record Trade Surplus in Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, Côte d'ivoire recorded a historic trade surplus of 2,123 billion FCFA, with an import coverage rate of 173.3%, confirming the strength of its export model.

The country’s exports rose by 20.3%, reaching 5,051 billion FCFA. Key contributors included:

• Cocoa beans (+34.4%)

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  Published on Feb 27, 2026

Regional EU Business Forum – West African Corridors: Progress in Preparations for Late March 2026

Preparations for the Regional Forum on the Abidjan-Ouagadougou and Abidjan-Lagos corridors are in full swing. The forum will take place from March 30 to April 1, 2026, at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire in Abidjan.

The main goal of the forum is to strengthen infrastructure, transport, and logistics along the West African corridors while p...

Côte d’Ivoire: Companies Benefit from Economic Momentum, Recording Strong Growth

Several companies operating in Côte d’Ivoire have recorded significant revenue growth over the past three years, reflecting a gradual transformation of the national economy. This trend is particularly visible in the digital, logistics, infrastructure, and agro-industry sectors.

Data from national economic agencies indicate th...

CEPICI Secures Nearly 200 Billion FCFA Investment to Boost Cashew Processing and Strengthen Côte d’Ivoire’s Agro-Industrial Hub

The Investment Promotion Center of Côte d’Ivoire (CEPICI) is continuing the momentum launched during its 2025 Review Conference, marked by the mobilization of 4,242 billion FCFA in private investment under the 2021–2025 National Development Plan (NDP).

On February 19, 2026, the institution signed two Memorandums of Unde...

Minister Souleymane Diarrassouba Presents Business Opportunities Linked to the 2026–2030 NDP to an African Development Bank Delegation

The Minister of Planning and Development, Souleymane Diarrassouba, met on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, with a high-level delegation from the African Development Bank (AfDB) led by Joseph Ribeiro, Deputy Managing Director in charge of West Africa, at his office in the SCIAM building in Plateau.

The meeting, following the AfDB President&rsq...

Financial Operation: Côte d’Ivoire and IFC Agree on Implementation Terms for the 2026–2030 NDP

The Minister of Planning and Development, Souleymane Diarrassouba, met on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, with Josiane Kwenda, Country Representative of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to discuss financing arrangements for the 2026–2030 National Development Plan (NDP).

The discussions fo...

Côte d’Ivoire – WFP Cooperation: Minister Souleymane Diarrassouba Calls for Increased Resource Mobilization for the 2026–2030 NDP

The Minister of Planning and Development, Dr. Souleymane Diarrassouba, received Ms. Olivia Hantz, Country Representative and Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Côte d’Ivoire, at his office in the SCIAM building in Plateau.

This introductory meeting provided an opportunity to review the cooperation be...

Abidjan, a Major Tuna Hub in West Africa

Abidjan is establishing itself as one of the main centers for the tuna industry in West Africa, thanks to the activity of its fishing terminal, which handles large volumes of seafood, including a significant portion of tuna. Over 350,000 tonnes of tuna are processed there annually, making the port a strategic point for this marine resource.

Investment in Côte d’Ivoire in 2025: A Positive Outlook

Côte d’Ivoire approved a total of 812.67 billion CFA francs in private investments in 2025, equivalent to approximately 1.46 billion U.S. dollars, according to figures released by the Centre for the Promotion of Investments in Côte d’Ivoire (CEPICI). This represents a near 9.6 percent increase compared with the previous y...

Autonomous Port of Abidjan: A 16% Surge in One Year Signals Structural Growth

The Autonomous Port of Abidjan has posted a remarkable performance, reinforcing its status as a strategic gateway in West Africa. Cargo throughput rose from 40.1 million tonnes in 2024 to 46.6 million tonnes in 2025, marking a strong 16.1% increase in just one year.

This growth reflects more than short-term momentum. It highlights the st...

National Development Plan: Minister Souleymane Diarrassouba Launches the 2027–2029 Public Investment Program (PIP)

The Minister of Planning and Development, Souleymane Diarrassouba, officially launched the 2027–2029 Public Investment Program (PIP) on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the auditorium of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, under the theme: Published on Feb 22, 2026

ivorian agriculture: a strong transformation becomes visible in paris

Côte d’Ivoire made a strong impression on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Paris during the opening of the 62nd edition of the International Agricultural Show, one of the largest agricultural events in the world. As the country of honor, Côte d’Ivoire used this international platform to highlight the ambitious transformati...