This performance is rooted in the vigorous dynamics of exports, which surpassed the 1,463 billion CFA franc mark, while imports increased only moderately to reach approximately 596 billion CFA francs, bringing the coverage rate to nearly 245%.


This remarkable expansion draws its vitality primarily from the extractive sector, with crude oil alone accounting for nearly 99% of exported volumes and generating over 1,390 billion CFA francs in revenue, supported by the stability of fiscal oil prices. Secondary branches of the export economy have also contributed to this improvement, notably the raw and sawn timber sectors as well as local cement production, which has reached record levels. Conversely, the structure of external purchases remains dominated by essential goods and health supplies, illustrating the persistence of structural dependence on foreign markets to meet domestic demand.


The analysis of logistics flows further highlights the ultra-predominance of maritime transport, which captures nearly all shipments both for export and import. While these results reflect a revitalized external financial position in the short term, they also underscore the imperative need to diversify the productive apparatus to durably safeguard national accounts against the cyclical volatility of oil prices.


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