Bulk black tea imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $2.7 million of bulk black tea in 2024 (724 tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $2.7M | 725 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 525 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 241 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 608 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 393 t |
| 2019 | $741K | 45 t |
| 2018 | $743K | 62 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 235 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports bulk black tea from
India alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+310% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.8M | 68% |
| Sri Lanka | $587K | 22% |
| China | $223K | 8.3% |
| Italy | $18K | 0.7% |
| Lebanon | $14K | 0.5% |
| Morocco | $8K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Mali | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.69 per kg, 40% above the world average of $2.63. 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 bulk black tea imports (HS 0902.40): 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 0902.40: Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk black tea imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported bulk black tea worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 724 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk black tea to Cote d'Ivoire?
India was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Sri Lanka (22%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 310% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk black tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.69 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $2.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bulk black tea to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 164%. The peak was 2021 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk black tea?
The HS code for bulk black tea is subheading 0902.40. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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