Cote d’Ivoire - Agricultural Chemicals, Machines and EquipmentCote d'Ivoire - Agricultural & other
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.
2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 (Jan-April) | |
Total Local Production | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Total Exports | 26,700 | 35,062 | 12,345 | 16,750 |
Total Imports | 152,660 | 322,907 | 109,956 | 120,110 |
Imports from the US | 2,3 | 4,010 | 1,058 | 1,890 |
(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