Cotton wadding imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $2.7 million of cotton wadding in 2024 (493 tonnes). Value rose 34% 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 | $2.7M | 493 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 382 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 561 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 421 t |
| 2020 | $767K | 328 t |
| 2019 | $754K | 454 t |
| 2018 | $704K | 454 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 211 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports cotton wadding from
China alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 90% |
| France | $66K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $53K | 2% |
| Italy | $48K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $42K | 1.6% |
| Lebanon | $25K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $16K | 0.6% |
| Morocco | $5K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.51 per kg, close to the world average of $4.70.
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 cotton wadding imports (HS 5601.21): 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 5601.21: Wadding: other articles thereof, of cotton.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton wadding imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported cotton wadding worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 493 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton wadding to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by France (2%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 704% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton wadding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.51 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $4.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cotton wadding to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton wadding?
The HS code for cotton wadding is subheading 5601.21. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5601 page.
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