Coated steel sheets imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $96.8 million of coated steel sheets in 2024 (117.1 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $129.7 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 | $96.8M | 117.1K t |
| 2023 | $97.5M | 100.8K t |
| 2022 | $129.7M | 113.0K t |
| 2021 | $122.5M | 123.7K t |
| 2020 | $91.1M | 117.4K t |
| 2019 | $82.1M | 94.4K t |
| 2018 | $98.5M | 103.8K t |
| 2017 | $82.6M | 96.9K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports coated steel sheets from
China alone supplied 91% of it.
Product types under HS 7210
| 7210.61 | Aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel | 48% |
| 7210.70 | Plastic-coated steel sheet | 32% |
| 7210.12 | Tin-plated steel sheet thin | 7.9% |
| 7210.49 | Zinc-coated steel sheet | 6.3% |
| 7210.50 | Chromium coated steel sheet | 3% |
| 7210.90 | Other coated steel | 1.4% |
| 7210.20 | Lead-coated steel sheet | 0.8% |
| 7210.41 | Corrugated zinc-coated steel | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7210.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated steel sheets exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of coated steel sheets by Cote d'Ivoire reached $2.7 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Nigeria accounted for 87% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $2.3M | 87% |
| Mali | $140K | 5.3% |
| Guinea | $113K | 4.3% |
| France | $49K | 1.9% |
| Gabon | $36K | 1.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $1K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire coated steel sheets imports (HS 7210): 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 7210: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel sheets imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported coated steel sheets worth $96.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 117.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated steel sheets to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($88.6 million), followed by Spain (4%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 446% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $0.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coated steel sheets to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $82.6 million in 2017 to $96.8 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $129.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $100.1 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export coated steel sheets?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Mali and Guinea. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $94.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel sheets?
The HS code for coated steel sheets is heading 7210. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 7210.61 (48% of the value) and 7210.70 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cote d'Ivoire. Tell us your product to see it live.
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