Clay imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported clay worth $3.8 million (8.4 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.1 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 | $3.8M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 10.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 8.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 5.6K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports clay from
United States alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.9M | 75% |
| Egypt | $220K | 5.8% |
| India | $158K | 4.1% |
| France | $136K | 3.6% |
| Syria | $116K | 3% |
| China | $97K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $85K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $69K | 1.8% |
| Mali | $14K | 0.4% |
| Senegal | $11K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 2508
| 2508.40 | Clay (other types) | 79% |
| 2508.10 | Bentonite | 17% |
| 2508.70 | Chamotte | 3.7% |
| 2508.30 | Fireclay | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2508.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, 165% above the world average of $0.17. 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.
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire clay imports (HS 2508): 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 2508: Clays; (not including expanded clays of heading no. 6806), andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earth.
Common questions
What is the value of clay imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported clay worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply clay to Cote d'Ivoire?
The United States was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Egypt (6%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Mali grew fastest among the top ten, up 384% on the year.
What is the average import price of clay per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, 165% above the world average of $0.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of clay to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2023 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for clay?
The HS code for clay is heading 2508. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 2508.40 (79% of the value) and 2508.10 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Cote d'Ivoire reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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