Ivory Coast: In Shanghai, CEPICI aims to convert Chinese interest into industrial projects

Author: Jean Kelly KOUASSIPublished on: September 1, 2026Country: Ivory Coast

Business & Economy

Ivory Coast: In Shanghai, CEPICI aims to convert Chinese interest into industrial projects

The Ivory Coast Investment Promotion Center (CEPICI) aims to realize Chinese investment projects, particularly with Xinyi Glass Group, which plans to invest $150 million in an automotive glazing production unit. A market study will be conducted in October to assess the conditions for establishment. The Ivorian delegation also met with Qiyia Group, interested in various sectors such as mining and steelmaking, and presented the prospects of the textile sector at the Intertextile Shanghai fair.

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