Best Prospects

Côte d'Ivoire is one of the largest economies in sub-Saharan Africa. Leading sectors for export and investment include:

  • Building and construction equipment and material, new, used and

Re-manufactured

  • Automobile/automotive parts, new, used and remanufactured
  • Plastic materials and resins
  • Oil/gas field equipment and services
  • Agricultural products and services
  • Medical equipment and products
  • Telecommunication services and equipment
  • Paper and paper board (Pap)

The rise in the value of the euro vis-à-vis the U.S. dollar has created substantial market opportunities for U.S. suppliers of goods and services since the franc CFA is tied to the Euro. Since September, 2006, the U.S. dollar has depreciated 12% versus the franc CFA.