AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCocoa Supply Crunch: Ivory Coast is set to keep the 2026/27 cocoa farmgate price at 1,200 CFA francs/kg, but traders warn a delayed main crop could trigger port congestion in Abidjan and San Pedro as exporters rush ahead of stricter EU deforestation rules. Energy & Industry Push: New analysis says Africa could hit a record 17GW of solar installations in 2026, with solar mini-grids highlighted for Francophone West Africa, including Côte d’Ivoire, to close rural electrification gaps. Industrial Expansion: Olam Agri completed its acquisition of Asia Africa Rubber Industry (ASAF), adding 176,000 tons/year of rubber processing capacity in Côte d’Ivoire and strengthening its rubber value chain. Local Value Addition: Côte d’Ivoire’s cashew sector keeps scaling up—production jumped to 1.549M tons in 2025—as the country positions itself as a processing hub. Fashion & Textiles: The 7th Ivorian Traditional Fabric Days in Abidjan brought artisans and designers together to grow the traditional fabric industry and link it to modern products. Construction & Skyline: Abidjan’s Tour F project aims to become Africa’s tallest building, adding major office and public space capacity in the Administrative City.
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