Ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) by Cote d'Ivoire reached $46.5 million in 2024 (130.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 205 countries. Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $46.5M | 130.5K t |
| 2023 | $49.7M | 182.0K t |
| 2022 | $46.5M | 206.3K t |
| 2021 | $39.8M | 178.0K t |
| 2020 | $24.9M | 105.6K t |
| 2019 | $19.2M | 83.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 73.5K t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 59.3K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) from
Ghana alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $40.4M | 87% |
| China | $3.1M | 6.7% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $898K | 1.9% |
| India | $261K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $204K | 0.4% |
| Tunisia | $176K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $86K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $81K | 0.2% |
| Bulgaria | $49K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.36 per kg, 23% below the world average of $0.47, 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.
Ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire exported $390 thousand of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mali accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Liberia grew fastest (+438% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $234K | 60% |
| Guinea | $91K | 23% |
| Liberia | $54K | 14% |
| Burkina Faso | $10K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) imports (HS 6907.23): 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 6907.23: Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight over 10%.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) worth $46.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 130.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 205 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) to Cote d'Ivoire?
Ghana was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($40.4 million), followed by China (7%) and Spain (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 23 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $0.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $46.5 million in 2024, an increase of 286%. The peak was 2023 at $49.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.8 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous)?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $390 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Guinea and Liberia. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $46.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous)?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) is subheading 6907.23. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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