This is a best prospect industry sector for this country. Includes a market overview and trade data.
Last Published: 3/26/2019

As the world’s top cocoa producer and top cashew producer, this is a top prospect industry sector for this country. 

Overview

The primary end-users of agricultural chemical imports are Ivoirian farmers grouped in cooperatives and professional associations, as well as large companies involved in the agro-industry.  Light agricultural machinery is common, mostly of Asian origin.  Medium and heavy machinery is used by large agro-industries.
 

 2015201620172018 (Jan-April)
Total Local ProductionN/AN/AN/AN/A
Total Exports26,70035,06212,34516,750
Total Imports152,660322,907109,956120,110
Imports from the US
 		2,34,0101,0581,890

(total market size = (total local production + imports) - exports)
NOTE: All figures are in millions of U.S. dollars; N/A =Not Available

Leading Sub-Sectors

The best sales prospects for U.S. firms range from fertilizers to fungicides to orthophosphates, particularly in cocoa production.  Such products also have high export potential in the palm, rubber, fruit, cashew, timber, and cotton industries.  Medium and light agricultural machinery could be a profitable segment for U.S. firms.  Given the great interest in developing the Ivoirian agricultural processing sector, U.S. firms have great possibilities in this area. 

Opportunities

Modern and environmentally friendly fertilizers, pesticides and fungicides, equipment for their application, and related services represent the best business opportunities. Government incentives encourage domestic cashew processing and the sector is a good business opportunity for U.S. firms.

Web Resources

Côte d'Ivoire’s Export Promotion Agency
Côte d’Ivoire’s Investment Promotion Centre (CEPICI)
Chambre de Commerce et d‘Industrie de Côte d’Ivoire
Bureau National d‘Etudes et de Développement (BNETD)
Ivoirian Customs Office
Association Nationale des Organisations Professionnelles Agricoles de Côte d‘Ivoire

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C te d Ivoire Agribusiness Trade Development and Promotion