ivory coast removes vat on animal feed
The minister of animal resources announced a total VAT exemption on animal inputs and feed starting in 2027.
Ivory Coast will remove value-added tax (VAT) on animal feed and inputs starting in 2027. The announcement came after a difficult 2026 for the livestock sector, which faced new VAT charges on industrial feed. Minister Sidi Tiémoko Touré made the declaration on Monday, October 26, 2026.
The total VAT exemption aims to relieve the livestock industry, according to the minister of animal resources and fisheries. Sidi Tiémoko Touré revealed this measure during an appearance on the program "Les Grands rendez-vous" on the Ivorian press agency. This decision follows a challenging year for farmers who had to contend with the introduction of VAT on their supplies.
The exemption is set to take effect in 2027, providing a potential financial respite for livestock producers. This move by the Ivorian government addresses concerns raised by the sector following the VAT implementation in 2026.
Why it mattersFarmers in Ivory Coast will benefit from lower costs for animal feed and inputs.