Côte d'Ivoire is the world's largest cocoa producer and a leading source of raw cashew nuts.
CapitalYamoussoukro (political), Abidjan (economic)
CurrencyWest African CFA franc (XOF)
LanguagesFrench
RegionAfrica
Why Côte d'Ivoire matters for trade
- Abidjan is one of West Africa's busiest ports
- Large exporter of cocoa, cashew and natural rubber
- Growing gold and oil production
What Côte d'Ivoire sells and buys
| Main exports | Main imports |
|---|---|
| Cocoa beans and products, Raw cashew nuts, Natural rubber, Gold, Refined products, Coffee | Rice, Fish, Wheat, Machinery, Vehicles |
Main ports and routes
Abidjan, San-Pédro.
Check before you tradeCocoa, coffee and rubber sold into the EU fall under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), so traceability documents matter.
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TradeScout24 Insights · Country overview; figures will be added from DEİK, business council and national sources · Last reviewed 31 Oct 2026