Ceramic building bricks imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $3.3 million of ceramic building bricks in 2024 (490 tonnes). That is 896% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.3M | 490 t |
| 2023 | $334K | 585 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 782 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 568 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 851 t |
| 2019 | $574K | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $834K | 348 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 5.5K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports ceramic building bricks from
China alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 99% |
| South Africa | $20K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $12K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Morocco | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6904
| 6904.90 | Ceramic flooring blocks and tiles | 99% |
| 6904.10 | Clay building bricks | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.79 per kg, 2415% above the world average of $0.27. 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 ceramic building bricks imports (HS 6904): 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 6904: Ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic building bricks imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported ceramic building bricks worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 490 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 896% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic building bricks to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by South Africa (1%) and Spain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic building bricks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.79 per kg in 2024, 2415% above the world average of $0.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic building bricks to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2017 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic building bricks?
The HS code for ceramic building bricks is heading 6904. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 6904.90 (99% of the value) and 6904.10 (1%).
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