India's view of the world · A factual referenceLast updated 12 May 2026 · Edition 04
COUNTRY RELATIONSHIP · CÔTE D'IVOIRE
India & Côte d'Ivoire
INDIA-AFRICA FORUMCOCOA PARTNERITECWEST AFRICA GATEWAY
India and Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) maintain diplomatic relations since 1968. Côte d'Ivoire is West Africa's largest economy and the world's largest cocoa producer, making it commercially significant for Indian confectionery, food processing, and commodity trading industries. The relationship has grown within India's Africa outreach framework, with ITEC training, Lines of Credit, and pharmaceutical exports forming the cooperation backbone. Côte d'Ivoire is also a gateway to the broader West African market.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Côte d'Ivoire actually work together
4 active areas of cooperation, as of July 2026. Click any card for the full brief.
TRADE & INVESTMENT
By the numbers
Approximate figures. India exports pharmaceuticals, textiles, and rice; Côte d'Ivoire exports cocoa, cashews, rubber, and palm oil.
~$500mn
Total bilateral trade in goods
~$250mn
India exports to country
~$250mn
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$0.5bnin 2023 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1968, in 6 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
India-Côte d'Ivoire relations are on a positive trajectory, driven by growing commodity trade (cocoa, cashews), pharmaceutical exports, Indian corporate presence, and development cooperation. Côte d'Ivoire's status as West Africa's largest economy makes it a priority partner in India's Africa engagement.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalYamoussoukro
Population27 million
RegionAfrica
Diplomatic tiesSince 1968
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