Armoured fighting vehicles imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of armoured fighting vehicles by Cote d'Ivoire reached $30.0 million in 2024 (653 tonnes). Value fell 40% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 94% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $50.1 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 | $30.0M | 653 t |
| 2023 | $50.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $22.7M | 543 t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 111 t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 69 t |
| 2019 | $351K | 6 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 125 t |
| 2017 | $286K | 23 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports armoured fighting vehicles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.9M | 86% |
| South Africa | $1.5M | 5% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 4.6% |
| United States | $1.2M | 4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $46.02 per kg, 25% below the world average of $61.69, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire armoured fighting vehicles imports (HS 8710): 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 8710: Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles; motorised, whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of armoured fighting vehicles imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported armoured fighting vehicles worth $30.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 653 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 130 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply armoured fighting vehicles to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($25.9 million), followed by South Africa (5%) and Japan (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average import price of armoured fighting vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $46.02 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $61.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of armoured fighting vehicles to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $286 thousand in 2017 to $30.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $50.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for armoured fighting vehicles?
The HS code for armoured fighting vehicles is heading 8710. In Cote d'Ivoire all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8710.00. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8710 page.
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