Aluminium scrap exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire exported $2.9 million of aluminium scrap in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 72% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.6 million.
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 | $2.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $982K | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 3.2K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports aluminium scrap to
India alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.8M | 60% |
| Thailand | $381K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $306K | 10% |
| Turkey | $237K | 8.1% |
| South Korea | $203K | 6.9% |
| France | $35K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.83 per kg, close to the world average of $1.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire aluminium scrap exports (HS 7602): 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 7602: Aluminium; waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium scrap exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported aluminium scrap worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 72% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium scrap from Cote d'Ivoire?
India was the largest buyer with 60% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Thailand (13%) and the Netherlands (10%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of aluminium scrap from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2023 at $10.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium scrap?
The HS code for aluminium scrap is heading 7602. In Cote d'Ivoire all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7602.00. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7602 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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