A major agricultural powerhouse, Côte d'Ivoire is honored at the 2026 International Agricultural Show. Known for its cocoa, cashews, bananas, and innovations, the country reveals a high-performing, diverse agriculture industry focused on the future. This is an opportunity for the public to explore a driving force in African agriculture, while professionals can explore new cooperation opportunities.

Côte d'Ivoire: A Driver of African Agriculture at SIA 2026

Côte d’Ivoire in the spotlight at SIA 2026

Agricultural Powerhouse

Agriculture plays a leading role in Côte d'Ivoire, accounting for 22% of the country's GDP and 60% of its employment.
The country is notably:

  • The world’s leading producer of cocoa, cashew nuts, and kola nuts;
  • Africa’s top producer of dessert bananas and natural rubber;
  • A key player in the coffee, cotton, and mango sectors.

This position is supported by favorable natural conditions, a deep-rooted expertise, and ambitious agricultural policies aimed at strengthening the country’s food security and sovereignty while significantly reducing rural poverty.

Agriculture in Transformation

Côte d'Ivoire is now ready to take on the challenge of local industrial transformation. The country is developing modern agro-industrial hubs that integrate agricultural production, social services, training, marketing, and product valorization. The goals are to capture greater added value, attract investors, and create jobs.

At the same time, Côte d'Ivoire is working to develop its livestock sectors (pigs, poultry, cattle, fish) to reduce its dependence on imports.

This strategy is supported by a strong commitment to sustainable agriculture, with programs focused on forest and water resource management.

bananas from cote d'ivoire
stand of cote d'ivoire in sia 2025

A Key Participation at SIA 2026

With a 445 m² stand in Pavilion 7.1 and a dedicated day on February 26, 2026, Côte d'Ivoire is preparing a rich program for its spotlight at SIA 2026:

  • Exceptional conferences and exchanges;
  • Presentation of the second-generation National Agricultural Investment Program (PNIA 2);
  • Promotion of the local International Agricultural and Animal Resources Show (SARA);
  • B2B meetings to forge partnerships and boost investments;
  • Highlighting Côte d'Ivoire's key sectors and agricultural innovations.

This participation is part of a long-standing and solid cooperation with France, covering agricultural, diplomatic, and socio-cultural ties (sharing expertise, trade, financing).