Cheese imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported cheese worth $8.9 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 14% 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 | $8.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 1.1K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports cheese from
Most of the value came from France (47%), Belgium (11%), Bulgaria (10%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0406
| 0406.90 | Hard aged cheese | 62% |
| 0406.10 | Fresh cheese | 19% |
| 0406.30 | Processed cheese | 12% |
| 0406.20 | Grated cheese | 6.2% |
| 0406.40 | Blue cheese | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.49 per kg, close to the world average of $5.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire cheese imports (HS 0406): 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 0406: Cheese and curd.
Common questions
What is the value of cheese imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported cheese worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply cheese to Cote d'Ivoire?
France was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Belgium (11%) and Bulgaria (10%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.49 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $5.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cheese to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cheese?
The HS code for cheese is heading 0406. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 0406.90 (62% of the value) and 0406.10 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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