The year 2026 begins on a mixed note for the industrial sector in Côte d'Ivoire. Despite the resilience of the manufacturing sector and the vitality of public services, overall production has declined by 3.3% compared to the previous year. This slowdown is mainly due to the sharp decline in extractive activities.

The extractive sector is in a period of turbulence.

The main driver of this decline is undoubtedly the extractive industry, whose production plummeted by 10.6% . This sector is heavily impacted by:

1. The fall of gold: A drop of 18.6% in extracted volumes, dragging metallic ores down with it (-18.5%).
2. The counterweight of hydrocarbons: The only positive note in this segment, hydrocarbon extraction increased by 3.1% , driven by a 12.7% rise in natural gas production.

Manufacturing: Fragile but real growth

The manufacturing sector shows modest growth of 0.2% , masking significant disparities between different sectors:

Sectors on the rise	Performance	Sectors in decline	Performance
Wood (sawing)	+31.2%	Metallurgy	-36.4%
Oil refining	+14.2%	Metalwork	-30.0%
Agribusiness (cocoa)	+10.9%	Drinks	-11.5%

Refining is particularly successful thanks to a spectacular jump in the production of gasoline ( +47.7% ) and bitumen ( +36.1% ).

Energy and the environment as shock absorbers

Fortunately, public utility services act as stabilizers for the national economy.

1. Energy and Water: Production jumps by 7.9% , supported by increased demand for electricity (+6.2%) and drinking water (+12.6%).
2. Environment: Activities related to waste management increased by 5.8% , confirming the gradual emergence of a structured circular economy in the country.

In summary: While Ivorian industry suffers from its dependence on the prices and volumes of precious metals, it can rely on the diversification of its refining and the strength of its energy infrastructure to limit the damage.