Cement and concrete imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cement and concrete by Cote d'Ivoire reached $9.1 million in 2024 (14.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 91% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $9.1M | 14.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $788K | 843 t |
| 2019 | $453K | 584 t |
| 2018 | $677K | 866 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 9.2K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports cement and concrete from
Portugal alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $8.0M | 88% |
| China | $640K | 7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $82K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $66K | 0.7% |
| Tunisia | $56K | 0.6% |
| France | $49K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $39K | 0.4% |
| Serbia | $31K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $26K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $23K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6810
| 6810.91 | Prefabricated concrete elements | 89% |
| 6810.99 | Concrete products (other) | 6% |
| 6810.19 | Concrete tiles and pavers | 4.3% |
| 6810.11 | Concrete blocks | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, 44% above the world average of $0.43. 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.
Cement and concrete exports from Cote d'Ivoire
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported cement and concrete worth $320 thousand (541 tonnes). Benin alone took 77% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest (+587% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire cement and concrete imports (HS 6810): 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 6810: Cement, concrete or artificial stone; whether or not reinforced, articles thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of cement and concrete imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported cement and concrete worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 91% on 2023.
Which countries supply cement and concrete to Cote d'Ivoire?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by China (7%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average import price of cement and concrete per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $0.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cement and concrete to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 362%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export cement and concrete?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $320 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Burkina Faso and Mali. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cement and concrete?
The HS code for cement and concrete is heading 6810. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 6810.91 (89% of the value) and 6810.99 (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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