This is a best prospect industry sector for this country. Includes a market overview and trade data.

There are opportunities for well-targeted, price-competitive U.S. exports to Mali of agriculture products such as fertilizers, hybrid seeds, and grain and nut grinding mills; agricultural equipment such as tractors and husking equipment; veterinary supplies, medical equipment, and pharmaceuticals; cotton ginning and textile production equipment and spare parts; gold mining and ore processing equipment; power generation and distribution equipment; new and used clothing; computers, especially Windows-compatible PCs and software; processed foods, especially dried or long shelf-life items; sedans, four-wheel drive utility vehicles and motorcycles; electronics, office equipment, telecommunication equipment; and irrigation systems/pumps.

Malian government contracts for donor-supported development projects also present export opportunities in the areas of hydroelectric and solar power generation and distribution equipment; irrigation systems; public health - generic drugs and supplies; and telecommunications - digital or analog telephone switching and radio telephone equipment. The Government of Mali is re-structuring the poorly-managed electric utility EDM and is pursing private-public partnerships to increase capacity by at least a third. There are significant power outages throughout the year, and particularly during the hot season. This has prompted the government to seek foreign investment in buy, operate and transfer (BOT) operations both for hydro and solar energy production. Implementation of these projects has been slower than anticipated.  Additionally, the mobile phone ownership rate continues to increase.  The rate was 40% in 2010 and 60% in 2013; since then ownership has continued to expand.  A third private telecommunications operator was granted a license in 2013 and started its operations in December 2017. The government of Mali expects to open competition for licensing a fourth telecommunication operator. Investment opportunities also exist in mining, livestock and poultry transformation, as well as the agricultural sector.

Upon arrival in Mali, it is recommended that you visit the “guichet unique,” or one-stop shop, of the Agence pour l’Investissment (API) and the National Directorate for Commerce and Competition (DNCC) where you will receive all relevant information about procedures and fees.
The Agency for Investment in Mali
 

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