Aluminium ingots exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of aluminium ingots by Cote d'Ivoire reached $4.4 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 1116% more than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 495% 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 | $4.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $364K | 194 t |
| 2022 | $57K | 28 t |
| 2020 | $0K | - |
| 2019 | $0K | - |
| 2018 | $0K | - |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports aluminium ingots to
One buyer market dominates: Japan accounted for 85% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $3.8M | 85% |
| Indonesia | $608K | 14% |
| France | $43K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.55 per kg, close to the world average of $2.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium ingots imports to Cote d'Ivoire
Imports of aluminium ingots by Cote d'Ivoire reached $972 thousand in 2024 (302 tonnes). Most of the value came from Egypt (39%), Ghana (31%), France (23%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+890% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $379K | 39% |
| Ghana | $301K | 31% |
| France | $222K | 23% |
| Gabon | $33K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $19K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.8% |
| Lebanon | $6K | 0.6% |
| Tunisia | $2K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.1% |
| China | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire aluminium ingots exports (HS 7601): 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 7601: Aluminium; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium ingots exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported aluminium ingots worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports.
Which countries buy aluminium ingots from Cote d'Ivoire?
Japan was the largest buyer with 85% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Indonesia (14%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of aluminium ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.55 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of aluminium ingots from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $0 thousand in 2018 to $4.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 5 years the average was $970 thousand a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also import aluminium ingots?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire imported $972 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, Ghana and France. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium ingots?
The HS code for aluminium ingots is heading 7601. In Cote d'Ivoire all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7601.20. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7601 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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