Battery imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of battery by Cote d'Ivoire reached $3.7 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.5 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 | $3.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 1.1K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports battery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Togo grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 55% |
| Togo | $503K | 14% |
| Belgium | $271K | 7.3% |
| France | $166K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $128K | 3.4% |
| United States | $116K | 3.1% |
| Israel | $95K | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $45K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $39K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8506
| 8506.10 | Manganese dioxide batteries | 46% |
| 8506.50 | Lithium primary batteries | 29% |
| 8506.80 | Alkaline primary batteries | 24% |
| 8506.90 | Primary battery parts | 1% |
| 8506.60 | Air-zinc batteries | 0.3% |
| 8506.40 | Silver oxide batteries | 0.2% |
| 8506.30 | Cells and batteries: primary, mercuric oxide | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.78 per kg, 77% below the world average of $7.83, 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 battery imports (HS 8506): 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 8506: Cells and batteries; primary.
Common questions
What is the value of battery imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported battery worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply battery to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Togo (14%) and Belgium (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 421% on the year.
What is the average import price of battery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.78 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $7.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of battery to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2017 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for battery?
The HS code for battery is heading 8506. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 8506.10 (46% of the value) and 8506.50 (29%).
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