Mali
Mali runs on gold that once made the Mali Empire legendary, cotton grown along the Niger River, and a trading legacy still visible in Timbuktu’s UNESCO-listed streets. This is where Malian businesses meet the buyers, partners, and suppliers looking for them, inside the country and across West Africa.
List your businessGold now makes up over 70% of exports, a modern echo of the wealth that once made the Mali Empire legendary.
Businesses across Mali
Showing verified listings across Bamako, Sikasso, Ségou, Mopti & Timbuktu
Why Mali still trades on its legacy
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Mine gold on a historic scale
Gold accounts for over 70% of Mali’s exports today, a modern echo of the wealth that once made the Mali Empire legendary.
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Farm along one of Africa’s great rivers
The Niger River corridor between Bamako and Mopti anchors cotton and grain production that still drives rural trade.
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Trade from a UNESCO-recognized crossroads
Timbuktu and three other World Heritage Sites reflect a centuries-old trading legacy that still shapes Mali’s connections across the Sahara and Sahel.
- Main business languageFrench
- Leading exportGold (~70%+ of exports)
- Other key exportCotton
- Key agricultural corridorNiger River (Bamako-Mopti)
- Capital & economic hubBamako
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites4, including Timbuktu
- CurrencyWest African CFA franc (XOF)
- Time zoneGMT (UTC+0)
- Calling code+223
Starting a business in Mali?
Registering a business in Mali means working through API-Mali (Guichet Unique). This guide breaks down the real steps, approximate cost, and approximate timeline, so you know what to expect before you begin.
Steps, fees, and timelines are approximate and compiled from public 2026 guides to the official process. Confirm current details directly with the official portal