Continent: Africa

Official Name: Republic of Equatorial Guinea

System of Government: Republic

Head of State and Head of Government: Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo

Area: 28,051 km²

Currency: CFA Franc

Population: 1.71 million inhabitants

Capital: Malabo

Main Cities: Malabo, Bata

Official Languages: Spanish, French

Agreements and Conventions

Cooperation between Côte d'Ivoire and Equatorial Guinea is marked by the signing of several agreements:

  • Opening of a BNETD representation in Equatorial Guinea: June 9, 2005

  • Air agreement between Equatorial Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire: January 24, 2010

  • Agreement in the petroleum and energy sector: November 5, 2013

  • Agreement in the mining and industry sector: November 5, 2013

  • Agreement in the agriculture sector: November 5, 2013

Furthermore, both countries actively cooperate within international organizations such as the African Union, the United Nations, and La Francophonie.

A. Main Exports from Côte d’Ivoire to Equatorial Guinea: Processed coffee, iron, cast iron, steel and steel products, confectionery, plastic.

B. Main Imports from Equatorial Guinea to Côte d’Ivoire: Mainly petroleum products (Liquefied petroleum gas and other gaseous hydrocarbons).

 

Sources : DGE-DPCEI

  • The value of bilateral trade reached 6.860 billion FCFA in 2023, compared to 6.876 billion FCFA in 2022.

  • During the period 2019-2023, the average annual value of Ivorian exports was 2.125 billion FCFA, compared to 2.587 billion FCFA for imports.

  • Over the 2019-2023 period, Côte d'Ivoire's trade balance was in surplus from 2019 to 2021, but it became deficit starting in 2022.