Ivory Coast Records Record Trade Surplus in Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Ivory Coast recorded a historic trade surplus of 2,123 billion FCFA, with an import coverage rate of 173.3%, confirming the strength of its export model.

The country’s exports rose by 20.3%, reaching 5,051 billion FCFA. Key contributors included:

• Cocoa beans (+34.4%)

• Precious metals (+30.5%)

• Processed cocoa (+34%)

These figures highlight the country’s ability to add value to its raw materials while developing local processing, a key factor for economic diversification and value creation.

Imports increased modestly by 0.9%, totaling 2,928 billion FCFA. The main imported goods were:

• Crude oil (278.6 billion FCFA)

• Refined petroleum products (253.5 billion FCFA)

• General-purpose machinery (244.9 billion FCFA)

• Frozen fish and seafood (160.3 billion FCFA)

• Motor vehicles (149.1 billion FCFA)

• Milled rice (146.8 billion FCFA)

• Wheat (45.7 billion FCFA)

• Live cattle (38.2 billion FCFA)

• Raw tobacco (25 billion FCFA)

• Sheep and goats (16.4 billion FCFA)

The main export partners of the Ivory Coast are the Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, and the United States, while its major suppliers include China, Nigeria, India, Russia, and Morocco. This diversity demonstrates the country’s strong integration into global supply chains and underscores its strategic position in West Africa.

The increase in exports, combined with modest import growth, strengthens the Ivory Coast’s regional and international economic position. Authorities emphasize the diversification of export products and development of local industries to sustainably consolidate the trade surplus.