Ivory Coast has commissioned a state-of-the-art tile manufacturing plant as part of its ongoing drive to expand local industries and strengthen self-sufficiency in building materials.
The facility, inaugurated this week, represents an investment of more than FCFA 30 billion and is expected to have a transformative impact on the country’s construction sector. According to project officials, the plant has the capacity to produce 12 million square meters of tiles annually, significantly reducing the country’s dependence on imports.
Beyond boosting production, the project is also expected to create 1,000 direct and indirect jobs, providing much-needed employment opportunities for Ivorians, especially in the industrial corridor.
Government officials hailed the development as a milestone in the country’s industrialization agenda, noting that it aligns with President Alassane Ouattara’s vision to expand domestic manufacturing and add value to local supply chains.
In addition, a second tile factory is already planned for 2026, which will further consolidate Ivory Coast’s position as a regional hub for building materials.
Industry watchers say the plant will not only serve local demand but also open up opportunities for exports to neighbouring West African countries, enhancing regional trade under ECOWAS and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
As one government representative put it during the inauguration: “Every new factory we open is a step towards Africa’s industrial independence. This project is more than tiles — it is about jobs, skills, and economic transformation.”
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