Clay (other types) imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of clay (other types) by Cote d'Ivoire reached $3.0 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $3.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 3.9K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports clay (other types) from
United States alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.9M | 95% |
| Spain | $82K | 2.7% |
| Syria | $29K | 1% |
| Senegal | $11K | 0.4% |
| France | $11K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| Mali | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, 408% above the world average of $0.13. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire clay (other types) imports (HS 2508.40): 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 2508.40: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): n.e.c. in heading no. 2508, whether or not calcined.
Common questions
What is the value of clay (other types) imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported clay (other types) worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply clay (other types) to Cote d'Ivoire?
The United States was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Spain (3%) and Syria (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 308% on the year.
What is the average import price of clay (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 408% above the world average of $0.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of clay (other types) to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. The peak was 2023 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for clay (other types)?
The HS code for clay (other types) is subheading 2508.40. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2508 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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