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Diving into Africa's hardware industry offers investors an enticing gateway to tap into the continent's accelerating urbanization and infrastructure development. With increasing demand for essential hardware components like hinges, locks, and handles, driven by a surge in construction projects and government initiatives, the sector promises robust growth potential.

Hardware Products CAPABILITIES & FACILITIES IN AFRICA

HARDWARE CAPABILITIES & FACILITIES IN AFRICA

$10- $20 Bn

worth annual production in Africa

$3- $5 Bn

is the Annual Export Value

HARDWARE PRODUCTS BUSINESS IN AFRICA: KEY ADVANTAGES FOR INVESTORS

Growing Construction and Infrastructure Projects: Africa's construction industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 6.4% from 2021 to 2026, indicating significant opportunities for hardware products.
Rising Urbanization and Population Growth: Africa's urban population is projected to reach 56% by 2050, driving construction activities, thus creating a need for residential, commercial, and industrial spaces, fueling demand for hardware items like handles, hangers, door stoppers, and clothes hooks.
Infrastructure Investments and Government Support: Africa's infrastructure investment needs are estimated to be around USD 130-170 billion annually, creating significant opportunities for hardware manufacturers. Governments across Africa are investing in infrastructure projects as well, providing incentives and support for the construction sector, which includes hardware products.
High Returns on Investment and Export Opportunities: Africa's hardware market is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 5.8% from 2021 to 2026, reflecting the sector's promising outlook for investors. African hardware manufacturers can leverage regional trade agreements and export opportunities as well, to expand their market reach beyond domestic borders.

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Investment Zones

Zones Industrielles de Cote d'Ivoire (ZIC), is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) between Arise IIP and the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, spread over 440 Ha at PK-24 (24 KM from the economic capital of Abidjan). The Government's objective for setting up an Industrial Zone with Arise IIP, is to promote the manufacturing growth of CIV and to ensure the processing of the abundant agricultural commodities.

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