Alternative chemistry batteries imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $3.1 million of alternative chemistry batteries in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.2 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 | $3.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 932 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 881 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 705 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 625 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 480 t |
| 2017 | $328K | 86 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports alternative chemistry batteries from
Most of the value came from Togo (41%), Turkey (22%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, Togo grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $1.3M | 41% |
| Turkey | $689K | 22% |
| China | $594K | 19% |
| France | $334K | 11% |
| India | $29K | 0.9% |
| Estonia | $28K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $23K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $9K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.02 per kg, 82% below the world average of $11.10, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 alternative chemistry batteries imports (HS 8507.80): 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 8507.80: Electric accumulators: other than lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, nickel-iron, nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of alternative chemistry batteries imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported alternative chemistry batteries worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply alternative chemistry batteries to Cote d'Ivoire?
Togo was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Turkey (22%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average import price of alternative chemistry batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.02 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $11.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alternative chemistry batteries to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $328 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 839%. The peak was 2022 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export alternative chemistry batteries?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Mali and Benin. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for alternative chemistry batteries?
The HS code for alternative chemistry batteries is subheading 8507.80. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8507 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cote d'Ivoire. Tell us your product to see it live.
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