Crude palm kernel or babassu oil exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported crude palm kernel or babassu oil worth $28.1 million (27.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 73 countries. That is 27% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $37.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28.1M | 27.7K t |
| 2023 | $22.2M | 19.3K t |
| 2022 | $37.1M | 23.3K t |
| 2021 | $31.7M | 24.5K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 14.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.7M | 18.2K t |
| 2018 | $16.7M | 20.1K t |
| 2017 | $17.2M | 14.0K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports crude palm kernel or babassu oil to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (37%), Morocco (16%), Spain (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+281% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, close to the world average of $1.20.
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 crude palm kernel or babassu oil exports (HS 1513.21): 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 1513.21: Vegetable oils: palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of crude palm kernel or babassu oil exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported crude palm kernel or babassu oil worth $28.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 73 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy crude palm kernel or babassu oil from Cote d'Ivoire?
Italy was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($10.4 million), followed by Morocco (16%) and Spain (13%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 281% on the year.
What is the average export price of crude palm kernel or babassu oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $1.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of crude palm kernel or babassu oil from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.2 million in 2017 to $28.1 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2022 at $37.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for crude palm kernel or babassu oil?
The HS code for crude palm kernel or babassu oil is subheading 1513.21. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1513 page.
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