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Trade with Côte d'Ivoire

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Comprehensive trade intelligence, verified suppliers, and market insights for doing business with Côte d'Ivoire.

GDP

$110.4BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $99.8B (World Bank · 2025)

Population

32.7M
World Bank · 2025

Yamoussoukro

Capital

XOF

Currency

0+

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Côte d'Ivoire Trade Intelligence

Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.

Economic Overview

Official sources: IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank. Source and year shown per figure.

GDP
$110.4BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $99.8B (World Bank · 2025)
Real GDP growth
6.0%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 6.5% (World Bank · 2025)
GDP per person
$3,264Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $3,050 (World Bank · 2025)
Inflation
2.2%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 0.1% (World Bank · 2025)
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Trade Agreements & Market Access

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AfCFTA Member

African Continental Free Trade Area

Ratified

54

Countries

90%

Tariff Elimination

$3.4T

Market Size

Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active

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Other Trade Agreements

ECOWASregional
active
Zero tariffs on originating goods
West Africa
WAEMUregional
active
Common external tariff
West Africa (CFA zone)
EPA with EUbilateral
active
Duty-free quota-free access
European Union
Total Active Agreements4
Preferential Market Access0+ countries

Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages

Top Export Products

Cocoa
Cashews
Rubber
Palm oil
Petroleum
Coffee
Cotton

Competitive Advantages

Strategic Atlantic Ocean accessECOWAS free trade zoneEnergy sector expertisePremium agricultural productsAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs

Export Incentives & Benefits

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Zero VAT on exports
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Duty drawback scheme
✓
Free zone benefits
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Export financing support

Regulatory & Compliance Requirements

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BSC (Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons) Required

Shipments to Côte d'Ivoire require a cargo tracking document for customs clearance.

Authority:

OIC

Cost:

$90-130 USD

Processing:

24-48 hours

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Required Export Documents

Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Bill of Lading
Phytosanitary Certificate
Quality Certificate
Customs Declaration

Export Procedure Steps

1Register as exporter with APEX-CI
2Obtain necessary licenses
3Apply for Certificate of Origin
4Get quality certifications
5Submit customs declaration
6Arrange shipping

Logistics Performance IndexImproving

Overall LPI Score

2.70/ 5.00

Below Average

World Rank

#95

of 160

Score Breakdown

Customs Efficiency2.50
Infrastructure Quality2.40
Int'l Shipments2.80
Logistics Competence2.60
Tracking & Tracing2.50
Timeliness3.00

Data Source: World Bank Logistics Performance Index

Ports & Entry Points Performance

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Port of Abidjan

Sea Port
Moderate

Capacity

1.5M TEUs

Avg. Dwell Time

7 days

Annual TEUs

1.2M

Operating Hours

24/7

Port of San Pedro

Sea Port
Low Congestion

Capacity

500K TEUs

Avg. Dwell Time

9 days

Operating Hours

24/7

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Key Trade Institutions in Côte d'Ivoire

APEX-CI (Association pour la Promotion des Exportations)

Export Authority
www.apex-ci.org
+225 20 25 25 50
contact@apex-ci.org

Direction Générale des Douanes

Customs
www.douanes.ci
+225 20 25 15 00

CODINORM

Standards Body
www.codinorm.ci

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