Opportunities in West Africa
The Castilla-La Mancha Institute for Foreign Trade Promotion is organizing a trade mission to Abidjan from October 27 to 30. The initiative aims to connect companies in the construction and industrial goods sectors with one of the fastest-growing markets in West Africa.
Trade mission to Ivory Coast for the industrial sector of Castilla-La Mancha
El Institute for Foreign Promotion of Castilla-La Mancha (IPEX) has launched a call for a direct trade mission to Costa de MarfilTo be held in Abiyán From October 27 to 30, 2026. This strategic action aims to introduce the industrial offering of Castilla-La Mancha, with a special focus on the construction sector, into one of the most dynamic markets in West Africa.
The initiative is designed for industrial goods companies, combining a joint presentation of the regional offering with individualized B2B meeting schedules. These schedules will be arranged in advance with potential clients, distributors, and local partners to maximize the effectiveness of business contacts and provide direct, in-depth knowledge of the Ivorian market.
Ivory Coast: A strategic market in full expansion
With a population of nearly 34 million inhabitants, Costa de Marfil It has consolidated its position as the leading economy in the region, with a projected growth of 6,2% by 2026This dynamism is driven by an ambitious public and private investment program focused on infrastructure modernization, industrialization, and urban development.
Currently, the African country is carrying out large-scale projects such as the metro of AbiyánThe expansion of its international airport, the development of port infrastructure, and the construction of new residential and industrial areas create significant demand and clear opportunities for suppliers of machinery, construction materials, industrial equipment, and technological solutions.
Bilateral trade relations reflect this potential. By 2025, exports from España a Costa de Marfil They reached 324 million euros, with machinery, electrical equipment, and ceramic products playing a prominent role. In the case of Castilla-La ManchaExports exceeded 6,4 million euros, of which more than 2,6 million corresponded to industrial products.
Financial support and B2B agendas to facilitate access
To facilitate the participation of companies in the region, the IPEX has put together an aid program that covers the 80% of eligible expensesThe support includes a maximum amount of 1.080 euros for the individual meeting agenda and 1.840 euros for the travel expenses of one representative per company, which represents a maximum total aid of 2.920 euros per company.
With this mission, the Castilian-La Mancha foreign promotion agency reinforces its positioning strategy in emerging markets with high potential, promoting the diversification of destinations and the generation of new business opportunities for the industrial fabric of the autonomous community.
| Key Indicator | Figure/Data |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast Growth Forecast (2026) | 6,2% |
| Spanish exports to Ivory Coast (2025) | 324 millones de euros |
| Exports from Castilla-La Mancha (2025) | 6,4 millones de euros |
| Industrial exports from Castilla-La Mancha (2025) | > 2,6 million euros |
| Maximum IPEX aid per company | 2.920 Euros |
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