Alcohol imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alcohol by Cote d'Ivoire reached $14.1 million in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $32.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.1M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $20.0M | 13.1K t |
| 2022 | $32.3M | 12.9K t |
| 2021 | $19.0M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $13.1M | 12.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $15.0M | 11.3K t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 9.7K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports alcohol from
Most of the value came from Thailand (26%), China (19%), Malaysia (9%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $3.6M | 26% |
| China | $2.7M | 19% |
| Malaysia | $1.2M | 8.7% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 7.8% |
| Brazil | $1.1M | 7.6% |
| India | $715K | 5.1% |
| Indonesia | $706K | 5% |
| Ghana | $537K | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $523K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $303K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 2905
| 2905.17 | Higher fatty alcohols | 42% |
| 2905.32 | Propylene glycol | 18% |
| 2905.45 | Glycerol (HS 2905.45) | 12% |
| 2905.11 | Methanol | 6.2% |
| 2905.14 | Butanol isomers (other) | 5.8% |
| 2905.44 | Pure sorbitol | 5.2% |
| 2905.12 | Propanol | 4.6% |
| 2905.31 | Ethylene glycol | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.28 per kg, 129% above the world average of $0.56. 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.
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire alcohol imports (HS 2905): 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 2905: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of alcohol imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported alcohol worth $14.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply alcohol to Cote d'Ivoire?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by China (19%) and Malaysia (9%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average import price of alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024, 129% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of alcohol to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $14.1 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $32.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for alcohol?
The HS code for alcohol is heading 2905. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 2905.17 (42% of the value) and 2905.32 (17%).
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