Investing in Côte d’Ivoire
West Africa’s fastest-growing major economy, anchored by agricultural exports and an expanding port and logistics network.
The numbers
Where the market stands
| Measure | Value | Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP growth, 2025 | 6.5% | AfDB | 2025 |
| GDP growth, 2024 | 6.0% | AfDB | 2025 |
| Net FDI inflows | 3.8% of GDP | AfDB / World Bank | 2025 |
| Public revenue | 17.4% of GDP | IMF | 2025 |
The case
Why capital is looking at Côte d’Ivoire
- Growth of 6.5% in 2025, during a presidential and legislative election year.
- The world’s largest cocoa producer, with processing capacity still well short of raw export volume.
- Port and corridor investment that serves landlocked Sahel economies as well as domestic demand.
The risks
Key risks
- Cocoa price dependency runs through the currency, the fiscal position and rural demand together.
- Informal employment is reported at around 90%, which limits the addressable formal market.
- A weak public revenue base at 17.4% of GDP, and presence on the FATF grey list, which affects correspondent banking.
Execution
What entry involves
Francophone, and part of the CFA franc zone, which gives the market a different currency-risk profile from the other seven markets.
Priority sectors in Côte d’Ivoire
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