On May 28, 2025, Côte d’Ivoire officially launched its Agricultural Commodities Exchange (BMPA CI) with a successful first trading session.
Nearly 89 tonnes of local products, including cashew nuts, kola nuts, and maize - were traded for a total value of over 30 million CFA francs.
The exchange operates through a modern, digital platform that ensures secure, transparent transactions and guarantees product quality, thanks to certified warehouses in Korhogo and Bouaké. It brings together farmers, investors, financial institutions, and licensed brokers in an inclusive ecosystem.
For farmers, this means fairer prices and better visibility on the value of their harvests. For investors, it opens the door to a new asset class tied to real agricultural production in West Africa. And for the region, it sets a precedent: a replicable model that combines technology, governance, and economic opportunity.
According to BRVM Director General Dr. Edoh Kossi Amenounve, the strong start is a sign of things to come. He believes the BMPA CI has the potential to become one of the top five commodity exchanges in Africa in the near future.
