Cigars imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $2.4 million of cigars in 2024 (168 tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 66% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.9 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 | $2.4M | 168 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 65 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 61 t |
| 2021 | $895K | 34 t |
| 2020 | $710K | 23 t |
| 2019 | $154K | 6 t |
| 2018 | $94K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $69K | 1 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports cigars from
The largest suppliers were Dominican Republic (38%), Germany (18%), Cyprus (16%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $889K | 38% |
| Germany | $430K | 18% |
| Cyprus | $370K | 16% |
| Belgium | $207K | 8.8% |
| Cuba | $123K | 5.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $65K | 2.7% |
| Honduras | $52K | 2.2% |
| Niger | $42K | 1.8% |
| Nicaragua | $42K | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $42K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.14 per kg, 77% below the world average of $62.38, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire cigars imports (HS 2402.10): 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 2402.10: Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos: containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto.
Common questions
What is the value of cigars imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported cigars worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 168 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigars to Cote d'Ivoire?
The Dominican Republic was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($889 thousand), followed by Germany (18%) and Cyprus (16%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average import price of cigars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.14 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $62.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cigars to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $69 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigars?
The HS code for cigars is subheading 2402.10. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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