Key Market Indicators
Ivory Coast is projected to see its weapon imports rise to approximately $16.4 million by 2028, up from around $13.8 million in 2023. This represents an annual growth rate of 2.8%. Since 1966, the country's demand for weapons has surged by an average of 8.9% per year. In the global ranking for 2023, Ivory Coast held the 99th position. Papua New Guinea narrowly edged it out with imports valued at $13.8 million. Leading the rankings, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait occupied the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively.
