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Economic developments in Côte d’Ivoire

Overview

In October 2026, Côte d’Ivoire hosted the Côte d’Ivoire Food Expo in Abidjan, a multi-sector professional gathering featuring over 150 exhibitors from 25 countries. The event, inaugurated by the Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Handicrafts, focused on industrializing the African food sector through agricultural production, processing, and packaging.

Later in the month, economic data indicated that Abidjan was ranked as the most expensive city in Africa according to the 2026 Numbeo Cost of Living Index. Additionally, IMF projections for 2026 suggested that Côte d’Ivoire had moved to the position of the 11th largest economy in Africa, with a projected GDP of US$110.4 billion, following the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Entities

Abidjan · Addis Ababa · International Monetary Fund · Côte d’Ivoire Food Expo 2026 · Komissiri Dagnogo

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Abidjan ranked as Africa’s most expensive city in 2026

    Abidjan is ranked as Africa’s most expensive city for 2026, while Côte d’Ivoire’s GDP projection has slipped to 11th place in Africa according to IMF data.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Côte d’Ivoire Food Expo 2026 opens in Abidjan

    The Côte d’Ivoire Food Expo 2026 opened in Abidjan, bringing together over 150 exhibitors from 25 countries to showcase advancements in agriculture, food processing, packaging, and hospitality.

Sources

aip.ci · infocotedivoire.com · kenya-today.com · riotimesonline.com