Backed by the Autonomous Port of Abidjan, the Vridi industrial zone (ZI) benefits from an exceptional geographical positioning. This immediate proximity to one of the largest maritime hubs in West Africa facilitates the import of raw materials and the export of finished products, significantly increasing logistics costs for companies. It thus constitutes a key lever for the country's industrial competitiveness. Vridi also stands out for the diversity of its industrial fabric. The area hosts companies operating in strategic sectors such as agro-industry, chemicals, energy, metallurgy and cocoa processing. This sectoral concentration promotes industrial synergies, infrastructure sharing and the development of local value chains, in line with Côte d'Ivoire's economic transformation ambitions.

One ​​of Vridi's other major assets lies in the quality of its infrastructure. Road networks, port access, energy installations and logistics services are relatively developed, providing an environment conducive to the establishment of production units. Recent initiatives to modernize the port and expand industrial capacities further strengthen its attractiveness. Furthermore, the Vridi industrial zone plays a central role in job creation. It concentrates a large workforce and contributes to the skills development of Ivorian workers, particularly in technical and industrial professions. This dynamism contributes to the growth of a middle class and the structuring of the urban labor market. Also, Vridi is part of a dynamic of openness and attractiveness for foreign investors. 

Ultimately, the Vridi industrial zone appears to be an essential link in Ivorian economic development. Its potential, still expanding, makes it a strategic space to support the country's ambition to become a major industrial hub in West Africa.