Aromatic hydrocarbon imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported aromatic hydrocarbon worth $7.0 million (7.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $7.0M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 4.9K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports aromatic hydrocarbon from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (28%), Germany (26%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.0M | 28% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 26% |
| China | $789K | 11% |
| Belgium | $780K | 11% |
| Italy | $722K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $444K | 6.4% |
| India | $186K | 2.7% |
| Hungary | $164K | 2.4% |
| France | $66K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $47K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 2902
| 2902.30 | Pure toluene | 97% |
| 2902.44 | Mixed xylene isomers | 1.4% |
| 2902.90 | Aromatic hydrocarbons (other) | 1% |
| 2902.50 | Styrene | 0.6% |
| 2902.19 | Cycloalkanes and cycloalkenes (other) | 0.1% |
| 2902.11 | Cyclohexane | 0% |
| 2902.43 | Para-xylene | 0% |
| 2902.42 | Meta-xylene | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, close to the world average of $1.07.
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 aromatic hydrocarbon imports (HS 2902): 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 2902: Cyclic hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of aromatic hydrocarbon imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported aromatic hydrocarbon worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply aromatic hydrocarbon to Cote d'Ivoire?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Germany (26%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 648% on the year.
What is the average import price of aromatic hydrocarbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aromatic hydrocarbon to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. The peak was 2022 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for aromatic hydrocarbon?
The HS code for aromatic hydrocarbon is heading 2902. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 2902.30 (97% of the value) and 2902.44 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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