Côte d'Ivoire Trade Intelligence
Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.
Economic OverviewStable Outlook
GDP
$45.2B
GDP Growth
+3.2%
GDP/Capita
$2,450
Inflation Rate8.5%
Unemployment Rate12.4%
Debt to GDP45%
FDI Inflows (Annual)
$2.8B
Credit Rating
B+Trade Agreements & Market Access
View AllAfCFTA Member
African Continental Free Trade Area
54
Countries
90%
Tariff Elimination
$3.4T
Market Size
Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active
Learn moreOther Trade Agreements
ECOWASregional
activeZero tariffs on originating goods
West Africa
WAEMUregional
activeCommon external tariff
West Africa (CFA zone)
EPA with EUbilateral
activeDuty-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
✓
Zero VAT on exports✓
Duty drawback scheme✓
Free zone benefits✓
Export financing supportRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideBSC (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
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
Key Trade Institutions in Côte d'Ivoire
APEX-CI (Association pour la Promotion des Exportations)
Export AuthorityDirection Générale des Douanes
Customswww.douanes.ci
+225 20 25 15 00
CODINORM
Standards BodyNeed help navigating Côte d'Ivoire's trade requirements?
