Wine production in Burkina Faso

Burkinabe authorities approved the creation of the Société viticole du Burkina Faso (SOVIB), an industrial project valued at nearly 17 million USD, to develop local wine production and reduce reliance on imports. The initiative was approved in the Council of Ministers on October 22.

West African wine imports in 2025

According to Trade Map data, the 16 countries in West Africa imported approximately 148.1 million USD worth of wine in 2025. This highlights the region’s heavy dependence on imported wines, with limited local production.

Côte d'Ivoire's leading wine market

Côte d'Ivoire imported around 92,000 tons of wine valued at 73 million USD in 2025, making it the top wine market in West Africa. The growth of the market is attributed to urbanization, a rising middle class, and modern retail developments.

Côte d'Ivoire's wine trade dynamics

Most of the wine imported by Côte d'Ivoire is consumed domestically, with only marginal re-exports. In 2025, the country exported 383 tons of wine valued at 875,000 USD, mainly to Togo and the Republic of Congo.

Togo as a regional trade hub

Togo is the second-largest wine market in West Africa, importing 19,000 tons valued at 13 million USD in 2025. However, it also serves as a regional trade hub, exporting 32,000 tons of wine valued at 27 million USD, primarily to Burkina Faso and other neighboring countries.

Ghana's wine preferences and trade

Ghana imported 14,000 tons of wine valued at 25 million USD in 2025. Consumers there prefer sweet and sparkling wines at affordable prices. France is the main supplier, followed by Spain and Moldova, and Ghana also exports wine to several neighboring countries.

Guinea-Bissau's wine imports

Guinea-Bissau imported 9,300 tons of wine valued at 9.4 million USD in 2025. Portugal is the primary supplier, accounting for 87% of the total value, with Spain contributing the remaining 13%. No wine exports were recorded from the country in 2025.

Nigeria's declining wine imports

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, imported 8,300 tons of wine valued at 6 million USD in 2025. This represents a 6% decrease in value from 2024 but a 17% increase in volume. Economic challenges, including weak purchasing power and currency issues, are affecting the wine market.