Fertilizers in Ivory Coast: Announced VAT Exemption Still Awaited

In March 2026, the Ivorian government announced the full removal of VAT on fertilizers, but the measure has not yet taken effect. The Minister of Agriculture acknowledged the fiscal impact on producers during a March ECOWAS meeting. Stakeholders, in the midst of the June agricultural campaign, are still facing a 9% VAT on inputs, while cocoa prices decline and the global fertilizer market remains tight. This situation may lead to reduced fertilizer purchases and lower agricultural yields.