Chewing gum exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported chewing gum worth $8.6 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 200% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $4K | 1 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports chewing gum to
One buyer market dominates: Senegal accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Sierra Leone grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $6.6M | 77% |
| Mali | $497K | 5.8% |
| Sierra Leone | $448K | 5.2% |
| Togo | $359K | 4.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $257K | 3% |
| Gambia | $182K | 2.1% |
| Guinea | $113K | 1.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $113K | 1.3% |
| France | $35K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.74 per kg, 48% above the world average of $3.89. 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.
Chewing gum imports to Cote d'Ivoire
Imports of chewing gum by Cote d'Ivoire reached $1.8 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (37%), Vietnam (27%), Nigeria (24%). Among the main suppliers, Nigeria grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire chewing gum exports (HS 1704.10): 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 1704.10: Sugar confectionery: chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated, not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of chewing gum exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported chewing gum worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 156 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy chewing gum from Cote d'Ivoire?
Senegal was the largest buyer with 77% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by Mali (6%) and Sierra Leone (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. The Republic of the Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 390% on the year.
What is the average export price of chewing gum per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.74 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $3.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of chewing gum from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4 thousand in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also import chewing gum?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire imported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Vietnam and Nigeria. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for chewing gum?
The HS code for chewing gum is subheading 1704.10. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1704 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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