Côte d’Ivoire Featured at Paris Agriculture Show
Côte d’Ivoire is the guest of honor at the 2026 Salon International de l’Agriculture (SIA) in Paris, a major international agricultural exhibition. The country's delegation is being led by Minister Bruno Koné. This prominent role is intended to showcase the nation's agricultural sector and food production capabilities on a global stage.
- The 2026 show will be the second consecutive year that the event has featured a guest country of honor, a recent initiative to build international bridges. Morocco was the first-ever guest of honor in 2025. - Agriculture is a cornerstone of the Ivorian economy, accounting for 22% of the country's GDP and employing 60% of the workforce. - Côte d'Ivoire is a global leader in the production of several key agricultural commodities, ranking as the world's top producer of cocoa, cashew nuts, and kola nuts. It is also the leading African producer of dessert bananas and natural rubber. - The country will have a significant presence with a 445-square-meter stand and a dedicated day on February 26, 2026, to host conferences and B2B meetings. - A major focus for the Ivorian delegation will be the presentation of its second-generation National Agricultural Investment Program (PNIA 2). This program aims to increase the value of agricultural products and promote environmentally friendly and inclusive production systems. - The event is one of the world's largest agricultural shows, attracting over 600,000 visitors and more than 1,000 exhibitors annually to the Paris Expo - Porte de Versailles. - France is Côte d'Ivoire's leading trade partner, and this event is seen as an opportunity to intensify the exchange of agricultural knowledge, solutions, and technical support between the two nations. - The Ivorian government is actively working to develop its livestock sectors, including pigs, poultry, cattle, and fish, in order to decrease its reliance on imports.
