Coated arc welding electrodes imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported coated arc welding electrodes worth $6.5 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 31% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $6.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 2.1K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports coated arc welding electrodes from
China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 74% |
| Turkey | $583K | 9% |
| Portugal | $260K | 4% |
| France | $185K | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $166K | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $83K | 1.3% |
| India | $63K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $60K | 0.9% |
| United States | $43K | 0.7% |
| Australia | $40K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.15 per kg, 47% above the world average of $2.15. 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 coated arc welding electrodes imports (HS 8311.10): 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 8311.10: Electrodes: coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding.
Common questions
What is the value of coated arc welding electrodes imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported coated arc welding electrodes worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated arc welding electrodes to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and Portugal (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 530% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated arc welding electrodes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.15 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $2.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated arc welding electrodes to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated arc welding electrodes?
The HS code for coated arc welding electrodes is subheading 8311.10. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
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