An underserved market with significant demand
Chad is a land-linked country in Central Africa and a member of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC). Its location creates commercial links with Central, North and West African corridors and offers opportunities for companies seeking access to an underserved and developing market.
Significant needs create opportunities for reliable suppliers and investors
Chad has significant needs in food supply, agriculture, energy, infrastructure, logistics, industrial development and essential consumer goods. These needs create opportunities for international suppliers and investors able to offer competitive, reliable and adapted solutions.
- Food supply
- Agriculture
- Energy
- Infrastructure
- Logistics
- Industrial development
- Essential consumer goods
Place de la Nation, N’Djamena — photo © Yacoub, CC BY-SA 4.0
Chad: at the centre of Africa
Chad is a land-linked country in Central Africa, with N’Djamena as its capital and main commercial centre. It borders Libya, Sudan, the Central African Republic, Cameroon, Nigeria and Niger.
- Capital
- N’Djamena
- Region
- Central Africa
- Economic community
- CEMAC
- Main office of LAGEX Business
- BP 538 N’Djamena, Chad
One market entry, a wider regional strategy
Through its position within CEMAC, Chad can form part of a wider regional strategy involving:
Marché central, N’Djamena — photo © Korom10, CC BY 4.0
Successful market entry requires more than exporting a product
Companies need local understanding, suitable partners, practical follow-up and a realistic route to market. LAGEX Business helps international partners assess opportunities and establish the relationships needed to operate effectively.
Our objective is to transform international interest in Chad into structured, commercially realistic and sustainable partnerships.
About operating in Chad
How an engagement proceeds, from enquiry to development, is explained on Our Services.
Do you operate only in Chad?
Chad is our main market. We develop sourcing and business partnerships with suppliers, buyers and investors in Malaysia, Dubai, China, Canada and other international markets.
Which products do you source or offer?
Food imports such as milk powder and other dairy products, juices, edible oils, rice, sugar and pasta; hygiene products such as baby diapers and sanitary pads; and exports from Chad such as sesame and gum arabic. Products are sourced or offered according to demand. We can also support sourcing for selected sectors such as airport equipment, solar energy solutions, LiFePO4 batteries, industrial parts and consumables.
Can LAGEX Business act as our local representative?
Our services include local business support, commercial representation, business introductions and coordination of commercial opportunities. Where appropriate, LAGEX Business can serve as a local development and implementation partner.
Explore your opportunity in Chad
Tell us about your products, project or investment interest. LAGEX Business will review the opportunity and discuss the appropriate next steps.