Calcium carbonate imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of calcium carbonate by Cote d'Ivoire reached $12.5 million in 2024 (87.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $12.5M | 87.0K t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 44.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 78.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 82.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 59.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 52.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 55.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 8.1K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports calcium carbonate from
Most of the value came from Egypt (42%), Malaysia (15%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $5.2M | 42% |
| Malaysia | $1.8M | 15% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 13% |
| Tunisia | $931K | 7.4% |
| Vietnam | $927K | 7.4% |
| Spain | $772K | 6.2% |
| France | $636K | 5.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $202K | 1.6% |
| China | $188K | 1.5% |
| India | $162K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.14 per kg, 33% below the world average of $0.21, 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 calcium carbonate imports (HS 2836.50): 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 2836.50: Carbonates: calcium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of calcium carbonate imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported calcium carbonate worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 87.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply calcium carbonate to Cote d'Ivoire?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Malaysia (15%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average import price of calcium carbonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.14 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $0.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of calcium carbonate to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024, an increase of 661%. The peak was 2022 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcium carbonate?
The HS code for calcium carbonate is subheading 2836.50. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2836 page.
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