Base stations imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $3.9 million of base stations in 2024 (18 tonnes). That is 88% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $33.3 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 | $3.9M | 18 t |
| 2023 | $33.3M | 220 t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 53 t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 89 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 16 t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 35 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 59 t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 68 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports base stations from
China alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+251% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 88% |
| United States | $215K | 5.6% |
| Israel | $109K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $30K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $23K | 0.6% |
| Mauritius | $15K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.4% |
| India | $11K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $9K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $215.29 per kg, 138% above the world average of $90.45. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 base stations imports (HS 8517.61): 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 8517.61: Base stations.
Common questions
What is the value of base stations imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported base stations worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 88% on 2023.
Which countries supply base stations to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the United States (6%) and Israel (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 452% on the year.
What is the average import price of base stations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $215.29 per kg in 2024, 138% above the world average of $90.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of base stations to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2023 at $33.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for base stations?
The HS code for base stations is subheading 8517.61. 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 8517 page.
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