Activated carbon exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire exported $5.7 million of activated carbon in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 250% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $38K | 58 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 489 t |
| 2020 | $8K | 1 t |
| 2019 | $69K | 39 t |
| 2018 | $213K | 99 t |
| 2017 | $1K | 0 t |
Product types under HS 3802
| 3802.10 | Carbon: activated | 100% |
| 3802.90 | Activated mineral | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3802.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.83 per kg, 99% above the world average of $0.92. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Activated carbon imports to Cote d'Ivoire
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported activated carbon worth $3.3 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were India (40%), Turkey (12%), Sri Lanka (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+905% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.3M | 40% |
| Turkey | $390K | 12% |
| Sri Lanka | $316K | 9.7% |
| Italy | $269K | 8.2% |
| South Africa | $232K | 7.1% |
| Egypt | $190K | 5.8% |
| Philippines | $132K | 4% |
| United States | $121K | 3.7% |
| France | $98K | 3% |
| Spain | $68K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire activated carbon exports (HS 3802): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3802: Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black.
Common questions
What is the value of activated carbon exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported activated carbon worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 136 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy activated carbon from Cote d'Ivoire?
Ghana was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Mali (0%) and Togo (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of activated carbon per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024, 99% above the world average of $0.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of activated carbon from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1 thousand in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also import activated carbon?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire imported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Turkey and Sri Lanka. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for activated carbon?
The HS code for activated carbon is heading 3802. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 3802.10 (100% of the value) and 3802.90 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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