Cigarettes imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $28.8 million of cigarettes in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 95% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 104% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $45.6 million.
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 | $28.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $14.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $20.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $30.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $31.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $30.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $45.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $193K | 3 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports cigarettes from
Most of the value came from Senegal (45%), Burkina Faso (26%), Nigeria (15%). Among the main suppliers, Burkina Faso grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 2402
| 2402.20 | Cigarettes: containing tobacco | 92% |
| 2402.10 | Cigars | 8.2% |
| 2402.90 | Herbal cigars | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.06 per kg, 30% below the world average of $22.88, 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.
Cigarettes exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of cigarettes by Cote d'Ivoire reached $9.3 million in 2024 (602 tonnes). Senegal alone took 84% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $7.8M | 84% |
| Togo | $846K | 9.1% |
| France | $555K | 6% |
| Burkina Faso | $90K | 1% |
| Canada | $19K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire cigarettes imports (HS 2402): 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 2402: Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes; of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarettes imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported cigarettes worth $28.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 95% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigarettes to Cote d'Ivoire?
Senegal was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($13.1 million), followed by Burkina Faso (26%) and Nigeria (15%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average import price of cigarettes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.06 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $22.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cigarettes to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $193 thousand in 2017 to $28.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $45.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.2 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export cigarettes?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $9.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Togo and France. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $19.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarettes?
The HS code for cigarettes is heading 2402. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 2402.20 (92% of the value) and 2402.10 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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