Colored printing ink imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported colored printing ink worth $7.7 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 997 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 958 t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 973 t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 946 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports colored printing ink from
Most of the value came from Germany (21%), France (19%), Spain (18%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.6M | 21% |
| France | $1.4M | 19% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 18% |
| Switzerland | $734K | 9.5% |
| Belgium | $561K | 7.3% |
| India | $392K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $310K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $163K | 2.1% |
| Japan | $160K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $120K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.85 per kg, 29% below the world average of $8.29, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 colored printing ink imports (HS 3215.19): 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 3215.19: Ink: for printing, other than black, whether or not concentrated or solid.
Common questions
What is the value of colored printing ink imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported colored printing ink worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply colored printing ink to Cote d'Ivoire?
Germany was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by France (19%) and Spain (18%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 595% on the year.
What is the average import price of colored printing ink per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.85 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $8.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of colored printing ink to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for colored printing ink?
The HS code for colored printing ink is subheading 3215.19. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3215 page.
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