Refined Petroleum Import of Ivory Coast: The Information of the Top Trade Partners in 2024
Ivory Coast, situated in western Africa surrounded by Liberia, Burkina Faso, and Ghana in the north and east direction, has emerged as a top importer of refinery petroleum in the international trade market. Ivory Coast Export Data says, the growth rate of the national fuel consumption is expected to be 6% in 2024 with an approximate 65,000 barrels per day, accompanied by the up gradation of the refineries, which has boosted the import rate. For the optimal operation of existing plants, several crude oils are being demanded from the domestic authorities to align the crude feedstock in transition phases, contributing to the increase in imports. The regional supply hub emergence, due to the aim of Ivory Coast to become a West African refining hub, has also been fueling the import levels in a temporary manner, as the country has been expanding its refinery output capacity. The efficient production rate of the industrial sectors and the substantial dependency on imports accompanied by the ...