Togo Country Commercial Guide
Learn about the market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business conditions in Togo, prepared by at U.S. Embassies worldwide by Commerce Department, State Department and other U.S. agencies’ professionals.
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Togo’s domestic market is growing, but its location makes it a gateway to West Africa. The Port of Lome is West Africa’s only natural deep-water port and is ranked as Africa’s fifth busiest port by volume and 92nd globally according to shipping industry journal Lloyds List. As a member of the AfCFTA, Togo provides access to a wider market of more than 1.3 billion consumers across the continent.

Agriculture is central to the economy, with cotton, cocoa, coffee, soybean, and cashew identified as priority crops. The sector is growing demand for modern agricultural equipment, processing technologies, and value chain transformation. 
Logistics and infrastructure development are also priorities. The government is investing in roads, port expansion, and trade corridors. Such projects welcome more foreign investment. 

Togo’s digital sector is growing and supported by a national digital strategy. Investments in digitizing public services are well underway. Companies that can provide scalable and affordable digital solutions may play a role in the country’s digital transformation.

In the health and education sectors investment opportunities include medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, telemedicine, and online learning. Companies that offer affordable, technology-driven services, particularly those suited for rural areas, will find opportunities here. 

Togo’s mining sector is dominated by significant deposits of phosphates, limestone, manganese, and other minerals. As one of Africa’s leading producers of phosphate, Togo’s reserves include phosphorite and layers of carbonated phosphate. While the sector is established, it requires modern mining equipment, environmental management, and sustainable extraction technologies to fully realize its potential.

In the energy sector, Togo aims to achieve 100 percent electrification by 2030, with 50 percent of its energy mix coming from renewable sources. Under its National Energy Pact, Togo plans to invest $3 billion by 2030 with more than half expected from private investors. Projects are focused on solar, hydro, and gas as well as restructuring the public utility CEET. 
The Adetikope Industrial Platform (PIA) zone just outside Lome is attracting investments in textiles, agro-processing, and logistics, offering a structured environment for export-oriented industries. 

Tourism and hospitality offer long-term potential. Togo’s coastal areas, cultural heritage, and natural sites such as the UNESCO-listed Koutammakou region could support eco-tourism and niche travel markets. Investment in hospitality services, accommodations, and destination marketing will be needed as the sector develops.

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