Biopolymer imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of biopolymer by Cote d'Ivoire reached $3.3 million in 2024 (235 tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $3.3M | 235 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 183 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 166 t |
| 2021 | $604K | 72 t |
| 2020 | $367K | 55 t |
| 2019 | $439K | 76 t |
| 2018 | $435K | 78 t |
| 2017 | $433K | 79 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports biopolymer from
Brazil alone supplied 70% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $2.3M | 70% |
| China | $592K | 18% |
| Netherlands | $156K | 4.8% |
| France | $76K | 2.3% |
| Mauritania | $59K | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $38K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $31K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $12K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3913
| 3913.90 | Polymers, natural and modified natural: in primary forms (excluding alginic acid, its salts and esters) | 94% |
| 3913.10 | Alginic acid and alginate salts | 6.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3913.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.84 per kg, 47% above the world average of $9.40. 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 biopolymer imports (HS 3913): 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 3913: Natural polymers (e.g. alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (e.g. hardened proteins, chemical derivatives of natural rubber), n.e.c. or included, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of biopolymer imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported biopolymer worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 235 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply biopolymer to Cote d'Ivoire?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (18%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 214% on the year.
What is the average import price of biopolymer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.84 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $9.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of biopolymer to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $433 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 652%. The peak was 2023 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for biopolymer?
The HS code for biopolymer is heading 3913. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 3913.90 (94% of the value) and 3913.10 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cote d'Ivoire. Tell us your product to see it live.
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