Dangote Refinery Export Opportunity
West Africa Market Analysis
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West Africa Market Guide
Visual Intelligence Report 2026 • 20,000 MT Cargo Analysis Across 16 Markets
For Large-Scale & Long-Term Investors
Per 20,000 MT Diesel Cargo Analysis
Regional Performance by Tier Classification
How capital velocity multiplies your total returns
Togo's 14-day cash cycle enables 26 cargos per year vs Niger's 8 cargos with a 42-day cycle. This creates a 3.25x capital velocity advantage, resulting in 2,080% annual ROI vs 496% — a 4.2x total return multiplier despite similar single-cargo ROI (80% vs 62%).
Find the optimal balance between risk and returns
Low Risk, High ROI
Togo, Cape Verde, Ghana
Best risk-adjusted returns. ROI 71-88% with minimal political/security risk. Prioritize these markets for core portfolio.
Medium Risk, Good ROI
Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau
Moderate risk, strong margins. Excellent diversification candidates for portfolio expansion.
Elevated Risk, Highest Margins
Chad, Mali, Niger
Highest absolute margins but significant security/political risks. Limit to 20-30% of portfolio maximum.
Strategic roadmap for scaling your portfolio
Months 1-6
Months 7-12
Year 2+
Compare different investment approaches and projected returns
T1 only, 3 markets
60% T1, 30% T2, 10% T3
40% T1, 30% T2, 30% T3
High margin focus
Ranked by overall investment efficiency and returns
Showing top 5 — full leaderboard available in detailed analysis
Critical insights for maximizing your West Africa diesel investment portfolio
With proper market selection, capital velocity optimization, and risk management, this portfolio can generate $150-250M+ annual profit by Year 2, representing a 145-245% annual ROI on deployed capital.