Fact Sheet

Why and what to consider in Djibouti

This factsheet sums up the opportunities for Swiss SMEs in this country situated at a coastal crossroad to the Far East, the Persian Gulf, Africa and Europe. Interesting sectors include Food, Healthcare, Banking and telecommunication.

Djibouti aerial view of Rue de Venise downtown

Djibouti is located in the Greater Horn of Africa. This geographic region has been identified as a priority by Switzerland for the Sub-Saharan Africa Strategy 2021-24. The country's strategic geographic location is its most attractive export and import feature: it is situated at a coastal crossroads to the Far East, the Persian Gulf, Africa and Europe. Our factsheet provides you with an overview of the market and its challenges and opportunities for Swiss SMEs. 

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