Coconut and palm kernel oil exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported coconut and palm kernel oil worth $36.6 million (32.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 28% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36.6M | 32.4K t |
| 2023 | $28.6M | 23.0K t |
| 2022 | $45.6M | 28.0K t |
| 2021 | $40.1M | 30.6K t |
| 2020 | $23.1M | 26.7K t |
| 2019 | $22.2M | 31.1K t |
| 2018 | $27.7M | 28.4K t |
| 2017 | $26.9M | 22.5K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports coconut and palm kernel oil to
Most of it went to Italy (29%), Switzerland (20%), Morocco (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+281% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1513
| 1513.21 | Crude palm kernel or babassu oil | 77% |
| 1513.11 | Crude coconut oil | 21% |
| 1513.19 | Refined coconut oil | 2.1% |
| 1513.29 | Refined palm kernel or babassu oil | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1513.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, close to the world average of $1.40.
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 coconut and palm kernel oil exports (HS 1513): 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 1513: Coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions; whether or not refined but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of coconut and palm kernel oil exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported coconut and palm kernel oil worth $36.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 152 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy coconut and palm kernel oil from Cote d'Ivoire?
Italy was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($10.4 million), followed by Switzerland (20%) and Morocco (12%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 281% on the year.
What is the average export price of coconut and palm kernel oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $1.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of coconut and palm kernel oil from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $26.9 million in 2017 to $36.6 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $45.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for coconut and palm kernel oil?
The HS code for coconut and palm kernel oil is heading 1513. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 1513.21 (77% of the value) and 1513.11 (20%).
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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