Building hardware imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of building hardware by Cote d'Ivoire reached $3.1 million in 2024 (523 tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.5 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 | $3.1M | 523 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 778 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 622 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 568 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 328 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 505 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 547 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 553 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports building hardware from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 58% |
| France | $548K | 17% |
| Spain | $221K | 7% |
| Italy | $189K | 6% |
| Morocco | $79K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $74K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $51K | 1.6% |
| Lebanon | $42K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $24K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.03 per kg, 20% below the world average of $7.55, 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.
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire building hardware imports (HS 8302.41): 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 8302.41: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: of base metal, suitable for buildings.
Common questions
What is the value of building hardware imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported building hardware worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 523 tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply building hardware to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by France (17%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 297% on the year.
What is the average import price of building hardware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.03 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $7.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of building hardware to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2019 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for building hardware?
The HS code for building hardware is subheading 8302.41. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
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