IVORY COAST BANS USED IMPORTED HOME APPLIANCES

Ban on used home appliances

epa11473217 A woman walks past a shop selling used home appliances in a market called 'France au revoir' in the popular area of Adjame in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, 11 July 2024. Used home appliances, mostly imported from Europe, have been banned in the country since 01 July in an effort to improve energy management and to protect consumers. Only used refrigerators and air conditioning units labeled according to the norms set by the West African Economic and Monetary Union countries are cleared for import. The demand for energy-efficient household appliances is on the rise in Ivory Coast as consumers prioritize sustainability. In 2024, the revenue generated in the Household Appliances market in Ivory Coast amounts to US$1.30bn according to the German online platform Statista. EPA/LEGNAN KOULA

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