Côte d’Ivoire Aims to Inject New Momentum into Mango Industry Management

In Côte d’Ivoire, the mango sector will now be supervised by the Cotton, Cashew, and Shea Council (CCAK). The announcement was made on Wednesday, September 23, following a Council of Ministers meeting. According to authorities, this decision is part of a broader drive to increase value creation across the national supply chain.

"This ordinance extends the scope of Law No. 2013-656 of September 13, 2013—which sets the rules for marketing cotton and cashew nuts and regulating their respective sectors—to the mango industry. Consequently, the regulation, monitoring, and development missions for mango sector activities are now also entrusted to the Cotton-Cashew Council," authorities stated.

Prior to this reform, the Ministry of Agriculture had already initiated discussions with key stakeholders in the sector. On July 9, Agriculture Minister Bruno Nabagné Koné held talks with Vincent Omer-Decugis, President of the Société ivoirienne d’importation et de commercialisation (SIIM), a major operator in the sector.

Their discussions focused on protecting the sector and maintaining access to international markets in the face of the persistent fruit fly threat. Both parties agreed on an action plan to strengthen production protection and ensure uninterrupted exports, though specific details were not disclosed. The following day, the minister met with the mango inter-professional association to address these same economic and agricultural challenges. For deeper coverage on trade, policy reforms, and commercial developments across West Africa, explore the latest updates on InCôtedIvoire Economy.

A Strategic Sector with Untapped Potential

In Côte d’Ivoire, the mango sector remains heavily oriented toward fresh fruit exports, a segment that has seen significant consolidation over the past decade.

Data compiled by the Directorate General of Customs shows that the volume of mangoes shipped by Côte d’Ivoire more than doubled, rising from 27,600 tonnes in 2015 to 64,100 tonnes in 2024. Although export volumes fluctuated during this period, they consistently stayed above the 30,000-tonne mark.

In parallel, export revenues generated by the sector increased from 8.9 billion FCFA ($15.4 million) in 2015 to 26 billion FCFA in 2024.

However, these export results do not reflect the full potential of Ivorian production. In 2024, out of a total harvest estimated at 198,700 tonnes by the Ministry of Agriculture, only about 32% (64,100 tonnes) was exported. A significant portion of production therefore remains available to be developed through the domestic market or alternative outlets.

This focus on value addition is particularly critical given that the sector suffers from high post-harvest losses. According to data cited by the Agricultural Value Chains Support Program (PADFA), post-harvest losses can reach up to 40% of national mango production annually.

In this context, expanding processing capabilities has emerged as a key solution to diversify market outlets, curb losses, and boost local value creation. This strategy is not entirely new: in December 2024, PADFA announced it was seeking 14 billion FCFA from the private sector to fund an agro-industrial mango processing plant in the northern region. At the time, authorities estimated that less than 2% of the harvest was being processed locally. Detailed reporting on rural development projects and agribusiness initiatives is regularly updated in InCôtedIvoire Agriculture.

By extending CCAK’s regulation, monitoring, and development mandate to the mango sector, the government is strengthening the institutional framework of an industry poised to better organize the various stages of its value chain. It remains to be seen how this new framework will translate into concrete outcomes for sector stakeholders. To follow ongoing policy updates, market trends, and economic news, visit InCôtedIvoire News.