Glo-Djigbe Industrial Zone

GDIZ offers a fully serviced industrial ecosystem with plug-and-play facilities, stable utilities, logistics integration, and access to Cotonou Port. The zone supports multiple value chain  textiles, agro-processing, cosmetics, packaging, and light manufacturing  enabling investors to operate with lower entry risk and faster time to market.

Operational units span textiles & apparel, cashew processing, cosmetics, packaging, wood products, and light manufacturing. International brands source finished goods from the zone, demonstrating compliance with global standards and export readiness.

Investors can integrate backward and forward across multiple chains  from raw material processing (cotton, cashew, timber) to finished goods (garments, cosmetics, packaging). This structure improves margins, reduces import dependency, and enhances operational efficiency.

With ready-built facilities, reliable utilities, efficient port access, and streamlined regulation, GDIZ lowers setup costs and reduces operational friction. Investors benefit from predictable lead times, high uptime, and sector-specific clusters that improve productivity and scalability.

European and US retailers procure garments, processed cashews, cosmetics, and packaging materials from GDIZ. Shorter lead times to Europe and strong compliance frameworks enhance competitiveness versus traditional sourcing hubs.

The zone incorporates renewable energy, water treatment systems, traceability frameworks, and responsible sourcing practices (e.g., CMiA cotton, certified cashew). This supports investors seeking to meet ESG, traceability, and ethical production requirements.

GDIZ combines proximity to Cotonou Port, competitive operating costs, multi-sector integration, and a public–private operational model. This creates a more predictable and efficient environment compared to zones with fragmented infrastructure or limited regulatory integration.

Through dedicated training centers and sector-focused academies, GDIZ develops skilled labor in garmenting, agro-processing, manufacturing, and quality control supporting long-term industrial competitiveness and job creation.

GDIZ offers preferential EU/US market access (EPA/GSP/AfCFTA), competitive labour, shorter transit times to Europe, and vertically integrated value chains. These factors provide a viable “China+1/Africa+1” sourcing alternative with tariff and freight advantages.

Located just 45km from Cotonou Port and along major ECOWAS trade corridors, GDIZ provides efficient access to regional markets and fast export connectivity, reducing logistics time and cost.

The zone offers ready-built factories, warehousing, reliable power and water, internal roads, digitised single-window services, and sector-specific clusters enabling investors to begin production rapidly with minimal setup friction.

Built by ARISE IIP under a public–private partnership, GDIZ features predictable timelines, strong governance, investor facilitation, and scalable infrastructure. This model has proven replicable across multiple African zones, offering greater reliability and long-term stability.