The automotive and mobility market in Côte d'Ivoire
CÔTE D’IVOIRE & ABIDJAN
An economic and strategic hub in West Africa
Macroeconomic dynamism**
- Population: ~32 million inhabitants
- GDP: ~$86.5 billion (USD)
- Sustained growth (~6 to 6.5%)
- World’s leading cocoa producer
- Economy driven by agriculture, agro-industry, infrastructure, and services
**2024 figures
Political stability & strengthened governance
- Strengthened executive power following the 2025 elections
- Institutional stability conducive to investment
- Active role within ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States)
Infrastructure & regional attractiveness
- Massive investments in construction, transport, and energy
- Port of Abidjan: the main port hub in West Africa
- Abidjan: economic capital and strategic logistics platform
- Naturally positioned as a gateway to West Africa
AUTOMOTIVE & MOBILITY MARKETS
600 000
vehicles
27 000
registrations in 2024
6 000
direct jobs
10
% of electric vehicles by 2030
4 key structuring dynamics
Growth & modernization of the vehicle fleet
- +27,000 new registrations in 2024
- Import age limit for vehicles (≤ 5 years): fleet renewal and increase in newer vehicles
- Growing vehicle fleet with strong demand for maintenance, services, and after-sales solutions
- Estimated fleet: 600,000 vehicles
Regional integration & AfCFTA*
- Gradual implementation of the AfCFTA (*African Continental Free Trade Area)
- Tariff harmonization and facilitation of intra-African trad
- Acceleration of flows of vehicles, parts, and equipment
- Côte d’Ivoire: entry point / regional platform for international players
Industrialization & regional ambition
- Start of local assembly
- Development of industrial zones
- Ambition to position Côte d’Ivoire as a regional automotive hub
Market structuring & value upscaling
- Structured dealer and repair networks
- Development of automotive financing
- 6,000 direct jobs & 10,000 indirect jobs in 2024
- Gradual transition to electric vehicles (target: 10% by 2030)
