Economic relations between Togo and India generated a total trade value of $3.48 billion in 2025, according to data from the Indian Embassy in Lomé, making Togo India’s 32nd largest commercial partner globally.
The figures reflect steadily growing exchanges between the two countries. India has emerged as the main destination for Togolese exports outside West Africa, and in some contexts has even been the largest global market for certain Togolese products. Trade flows span several sectors, including raw materials, industrial goods, and services, while India’s economic presence in Togo continues to expand.
Several Indian companies have established production units or increased existing capacities in the country, aligning with Togo’s national strategy to promote local processing and value addition. The enhanced industrial footprint supports job creation and economic diversification under Togo’s broader development agenda.
According to data from Harvard University’s Atlas of Economic Complexity, in 2023 Togo’s exports to India totalled around US$619 million, concentrated in a narrow range of products. Natural calcium phosphates accounted for approximately $308 million, followed by petroleum products re-exported via Togo ($81 million), and a mix of agricultural and forestry commodities such as soybeans, soybean oil, sawn wood, metal scrap, and raw cotton.
On the import side, Togo procured about $3.6 billion worth of goods from India, dominated by refined petroleum products valued at nearly US$3 billion. Other key imports included rice ($327 million), manufactured goods, textiles, machinery, and chemical products.
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While these figures highlight a trade imbalance in India’s favour, Indian private sector investments have helped support Togo’s objective of building a more integrated industrial base. Notably, the Adétikopé Industrial Platform has attracted Indian participation, contributing to domestic job creation and industrial activity.
Looking ahead, both governments are exploring enhanced cooperation in renewable energy and climate action, a move aimed at broadening the scope of their economic partnership beyond traditional trade. Strengthened collaboration in these emerging sectors may further consolidate Togo-India economic ties in the medium term.
