Crude oil imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of crude oil by Cote d'Ivoire reached $2.44 billion in 2024 (3.77 million tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 91% a year on average.
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 | $2.44B | 3.77M t |
| 2023 | $2.61B | 4.06M t |
| 2022 | $2.36B | 3.25M t |
| 2021 | $1.36B | 2.63M t |
| 2020 | $1.41B | 3.46M t |
| 2019 | $1.48B | 2.82M t |
| 2018 | $1.54B | 2.76M t |
| 2017 | $25.9M | 80.9K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports crude oil from
One supplier dominates: Nigeria accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Colombia grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $2.16B | 88% |
| Colombia | $285.4M | 12% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, 20% above the world average of $0.54. 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.
Crude oil exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of crude oil by Cote d'Ivoire reached $1.10 billion in 2024 (1.91 million tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (41%), Italy (10%), Canada (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+433% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $448.4M | 41% |
| Italy | $107.6M | 9.8% |
| Canada | $101.7M | 9.2% |
| Brazil | $100.2M | 9.1% |
| Greece | $85.1M | 7.7% |
| South Africa | $80.3M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $53.9M | 4.9% |
| Sweden | $44.5M | 4% |
| Romania | $43.5M | 4% |
| France | $36.4M | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire crude oil imports (HS 2709): 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 2709: Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals; crude.
Common questions
What is the value of crude oil imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported crude oil worth $2.44 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.77 million tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 149 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply crude oil to Cote d'Ivoire?
Nigeria was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($2.16 billion), followed by Colombia (12%) and Belgium (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Colombia grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of crude oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of crude oil to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.9 million in 2017 to $2.44 billion in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $2.61 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.65 billion a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export crude oil?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $1.10 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Italy and Canada. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $1.34 billion a year.
What is the HS code for crude oil?
The HS code for crude oil is heading 2709. In Cote d'Ivoire all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2709.00. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2709 page.
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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