Ivory Coast: Trade surplus in the first quarter of 2025 of 1,462 billion CFA francs

According to an official communication from the government spokesperson, Mr. Amadou Coulibaly, dated July 30, 2025, the Ivorian economy recorded a trade surplus of 1,462 billion FCFA at the end of the first quarter of 2025, compared to 423 billion FCFA during the same period the previous year. This remarkable performance reflects an overall favorable economic dynamic, despite certain sectoral constraints. 

Economic activity was particularly driven by the strong performance of the tertiary sector, notably due to an increase in overall maritime cargo traffic (+18.2%), as well as a rise in total trade revenue (+10.0%). This dynamic demonstrates the vitality of exchanges and the sustained recovery of commercial services. 

In the secondary sector, industrial production increased on average by 3.7% during the period, driven by the strength of extractive industries and the growth of manufacturing industries, confirming the ongoing structural transformation of the economy. 

The primary sector, on the other hand, recorded mixed developments. The coffee-cocoa sector suffered from the effects of unfavorable weather conditions, which impacted yields. In contrast, cashew production rebounded, thanks to more favorable weather in the growing areas and the introduction of innovative phytosanitary treatments, reversing the downward trend observed in 2023. 

Furthermore, the prices of the main agricultural raw materials exported by Côte d'Ivoire saw significant increases during the reviewed quarter, particularly cocoa beans, Robusta coffee, and palm oil. This upward price trend, combined with the positive orientation of trade, significantly strengthened the country's commercial performance. 

This performance in foreign trade confirms the robustness of Côte d'Ivoire's economic fundamentals at the beginning of the year, in a context marked by the consolidation of growth, the dynamism of exchanges, and the resilience of key sectors. 

Source: CCM of 30/07/2025, Web Portal MEPD Editorial Team