# Economic and trade trends in West Africa

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/economic-and-trade-trends-in-west-africa
> Updated: 2026-10-17T11:12:11.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2.

In September 2026, Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire experienced rising consumer prices. In Senegal, monthly inflation rose by 1.1%, driven by a 2% increase in food and non-alcoholic beverage prices—notably a 23.9% surge in leafy vegetables—and a 1% rise in housing and utility costs. Côte d'Ivoire saw annual inflation accelerate to 1.6% in September, with transport costs increasing by 5.5% due to spikes in gasoline and diesel prices.

Economic data for August 2026 indicates shifting trade dynamics in the region. Burkina Faso reported a 57.7% year-on-year increase in exports, totaling 6,049.2 billion FCFA, largely due to a 66.5% surge in raw gold sales. In Senegal, the prices of imported goods rose by 2.7% in August, while export prices increased by 3.7%, supported by higher values for mineral products and precious stones.

## Claims

- Non-hydrocarbon exports rose by 10 percent to reach 4 billion dollars during the first eight months of 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- President Tebboune highlighted deficiencies in the repatriation of non-hydrocarbon export revenues. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Minister of Hydrocarbons stated that no decision has been made to increase fuel prices in 2027. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Algeria's hydrocarbon export revenues reached 37.5 billion dollars by the end of Q3 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The hydrocarbon sector aims for investments exceeding 71 billion dollars by 2030. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Turkey was the largest buyer of Algerian LNG, importing 700,000 tonnes in Q3 2026. (single source)
- The average price of an Algerian crude oil barrel reached nearly 97 dollars, a 37 percent increase compared to 2025. (single source)
- President Tebboune designated 2027 as a turning point for Algeria's economic transformation. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: Algeria reports strong hydrocarbon revenues and targets 2030 energy investment goals

Algeria reports 37.5 billion dollars in hydrocarbon revenues through Q3 2026, driven by rising oil prices. The nation aims for 71 billion dollars in energy investments by 2030 and targets 5 billion in non-hydro

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/burkina-faso-and-senegal-report-shifts-in-trade-and-commodity-prices

### 2026-10-13: Inflation rises in Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire during September 2026

Consumer prices rose in Senegal by 1.1% due to food and electricity costs, while Côte d'Ivoire saw annual inflation accelerate to 1.6%, driven by rising fuel and fish prices.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inflation-rises-in-senegal-and-cte-divoire-during-september-2026

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Cite as: Economic and trade trends in West Africa. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/economic-and-trade-trends-in-west-africa