Breakfast cereals exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of breakfast cereals by Cote d'Ivoire reached $2.8 million in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). That is 294% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 88% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.8M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $699K | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $772K | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 61 t |
| 2019 | $164K | 61 t |
| 2018 | $172K | 95 t |
| 2017 | $34K | 27 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports breakfast cereals to
Burkina Faso alone took 95% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+506% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1904
| 1904.20 | Cereal flakes | 95% |
| 1904.10 | Puffed cereals | 4.2% |
| 1904.90 | Prepared grain cereals | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1904.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.44 per kg, 86% below the world average of $3.04, 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.
Breakfast cereals imports to Cote d'Ivoire
Imports of breakfast cereals by Cote d'Ivoire reached $2.3 million in 2024 (824 tonnes). Most of the value came from Nigeria (45%), France (21%), Lebanon (7%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+761% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $1.0M | 45% |
| France | $482K | 21% |
| Lebanon | $158K | 7% |
| Ukraine | $117K | 5.2% |
| Lithuania | $90K | 4% |
| South Africa | $69K | 3.1% |
| China | $57K | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $49K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $38K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire breakfast cereals exports (HS 1904): 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 1904: Prepared foods obtained by swelling or roasting cereals or cereal products (e.g. corn flakes); cereals (other than maize (corn)) in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (not flour and meal), pre-cooked or otherwise prepared, n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of breakfast cereals exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported breakfast cereals worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 294% on 2023.
Which countries buy breakfast cereals from Cote d'Ivoire?
Burkina Faso was the largest buyer with 95% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Equatorial Guinea (3%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Burkina Faso grew fastest among the top ten, up 506% on the year.
What is the average export price of breakfast cereals per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.44 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $3.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of breakfast cereals from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $34 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also import breakfast cereals?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire imported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Nigeria, France and Lebanon. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net exporter of this product, by about $502 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for breakfast cereals?
The HS code for breakfast cereals is heading 1904. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 1904.20 (95% of the value) and 1904.10 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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