Logistics and Trade Hub
Executive Snapshot
- Population: ~9 million
- GDP (nominal): ~$9–12 billion
- Currency: CFA franc (XOF)
- Main sectors: Logistics, phosphates, services, agriculture
- Top trade partners: ECOWAS, EU, China
- Regional role: ECOWAS logistics hub with Lomé deep‑sea port
Macroeconomic Overview
Togo capitalizes on the Lomé transshipment hub, free‑zone logistics and finance platforms to serve the sub‑region. Phosphate value‑addition and light industry are gaining ground.
Strategic Sectors and Opportunities
- Port & logistics: transshipment, ICDs, bonded parks
- Mining: phosphate beneficiation and fertilizers
- Financial services: Lomé as a regional platform
- Agri chains: soy, cotton, horticulture logistics
Business Environment and Regulation
Pro‑investment frameworks for logistics/finance; streamlined port operations; ongoing road/ICT improvements.
Risks and Challenges
- Small internal market
- Exposure to regional demand and transit rules
- Infrastructure maintenance needs
Atlas Development Insights
Atlas Development covers Togo through its equity-associated office in Abidjan, which serves as a gateway to the region. Togo’s economy is centered around the Port of Lomé, one of West Africa’s key deep-sea hubs, as well as phosphate mining, agriculture (cotton, soy), and services. These sectors attract global companies interested in logistics infrastructure, port services, agro-processing technologies, fertilizers, and light industry. We support clients with market studies, partner and contractor qualification, and tailored B2B agendas with reliable local stakeholders. We also provide corporate compliance and due diligence on local partners, regulatory frameworks, and supply chains, enabling international firms to capture opportunities in Togo with secure and well-structured market access.