Chad

Muslim Pop.: 58%
Muslims: 9.9M
Market CAGR: 3.5%

Market Overview

Total Population: 17M
Muslim Population: 9.9M (58%)
Market Growth (CAGR): 3.5%
GDP (USD): $12B
Per Capita Halal Spend: $10-25 (one of world's poorest)
Ease of Business Rank: #182

Regulatory Framework

Halal Authority: Haut Conseil Islamique du Tchad
Certification Required: No — Voluntary
Key Legislation: No formal halal certification framework; 58% Muslim population primarily in northern regions; Haut Conseil Islamique provides Islamic governance; French legal system applies; no dedicated halal authority established
Import Requirements: No formal halal import certification requirement; Islamic food standards informally applied in Muslim communities
Labeling Requirements: French language labeling; no mandatory halal labeling

Industry

Top Halal Sectors

Petroleum ExportAgriculture (cotton, gum arabic)LivestockGold Mining (artisanal)

Key Organisations

Haut Conseil Islamique du Tchad (HCIT)

Islamic community governance

Chambre de Commerce, d'Industrie, des Mines et de l'Artisanat du Tchad (CCIAMA)

Trade facilitation

SHT (Société des Hydrocarbures du Tchad)

National oil company

Trade Intelligence

Top Halal Exports: Oil (90% of export revenue via Cameroon pipeline), livestock, cotton, gum arabic to China, France
Top Halal Imports: Food commodities, manufactured goods from Cameroon, Sudan, Nigeria, France
Government Incentives: Oil sector (Chad-Cameroon Pipeline via Kribi) provides government revenue; cotton sector rehabilitation; limited formal investment climate
FDI Rules: Oil FDI (ExxonMobil, CNPC); broader investment environment very challenging (corruption perception, infrastructure deficit, conflict in Sahel belt)

Key Trade Agreements

CEMAC (Central African Economic Community)AfCFTAOICECCAS

Consumer Insights

Halal Awareness: High in Muslim north; mixed in Christian south; split roughly along latitude 12°N
E-Commerce Adoption: Negligible
Cold Chain Maturity: Minimal
Per Capita Halal Spend: $10-25 (one of world's poorest)
Dining Scene: Traditional Chadian cuisine (daraba, kisra); halal widely available in Muslim areas
Halal Food Availability: Good in Muslim north; mixed nationally
Tourism Infrastructure: Minimal; Zakouma National Park wildlife tourism niche; Tibesti Mountains inaccessible due to insecurity

Key Trends

•Oil revenues declining as reserves deplete
•Lake Chad basin drying (climate change) threatening agriculture for millions
Military transition government (Mahamat Idriss Déby) since 2021; elections held 2024

🇹🇩 Chad At a Glance

ISO Code: TD
Region: Africa
Market Tier: Tier 3
Cert. Required: No

Market Statistics

Population

17M

Muslims

9.9M

Muslim %

58%

CAGR

3.5%

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