Crane imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of crane by Cote d'Ivoire reached $41.9 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). That is 127% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $100.1 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 | $41.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $18.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $100.1M | 17.4K t |
| 2021 | $54.4M | 11.2K t |
| 2020 | $18.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $33.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $24.9M | 5.1K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports crane from
China alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+865% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.0M | 76% |
| United States | $2.7M | 6.5% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 2.9% |
| Burkina Faso | $824K | 2% |
| France | $762K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $647K | 1.5% |
| Morocco | $553K | 1.3% |
| Sweden | $489K | 1.2% |
| Vietnam | $415K | 1% |
| South Africa | $359K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8426
| 8426.12 | Mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers | 64% |
| 8426.41 | Mobile cranes on tyres | 14% |
| 8426.99 | Cranes and derricks (other) | 5.8% |
| 8426.19 | Bridge and gantry cranes | 5.5% |
| 8426.49 | Mobile cranes (tracked) | 5.5% |
| 8426.11 | Overhead travelling cranes | 2.5% |
| 8426.20 | Tower cranes | 1.9% |
| 8426.30 | Portal and jib cranes | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8426.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.29 per kg, 32% above the world average of $6.26. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 crane imports (HS 8426): 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 8426: Derricks, cranes, including cable cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane.
Common questions
What is the value of crane imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported crane worth $41.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 127% on 2023.
Which countries supply crane to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($32.0 million), followed by the United States (6%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 865% on the year.
What is the average import price of crane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.29 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $6.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of crane to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.9 million in 2017 to $41.9 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. The peak was 2022 at $100.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.9 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export crane?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $359 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, the Republic of the Congo and Ghana. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $41.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for crane?
The HS code for crane is heading 8426. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 8426.12 (64% of the value) and 8426.41 (14%).
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