Cotton yarn imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $2.5 million of cotton yarn in 2024 (814 tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.0 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 | $2.5M | 814 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 982 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 959 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 691 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 811 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 2.5K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports cotton yarn from
The largest suppliers were Burkina Faso (48%), India (35%), Benin (14%).
Product types under HS 5205
| 5205.32 | Twisted medium cotton yarn | 42% |
| 5205.22 | Combed medium cotton yarn | 26% |
| 5205.12 | Medium cotton yarn | 14% |
| 5205.23 | Combed medium-fine cotton yarn | 7.7% |
| 5205.11 | Coarse cotton yarn | 5.9% |
| 5205.24 | Combed fine cotton yarn | 1.5% |
| 5205.42 | Twisted combed medium cotton yarn | 1.4% |
| 5205.13 | Medium-fine cotton yarn | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5205.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.12 per kg, close to the world average of $3.00.
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 cotton yarn imports (HS 5205): 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 5205: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton yarn imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported cotton yarn worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 814 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton yarn to Cote d'Ivoire?
Burkina Faso was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by India (35%) and Benin (14%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.12 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton yarn to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2017 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton yarn?
The HS code for cotton yarn is heading 5205. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 5205.32 (42% of the value) and 5205.22 (26%).
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