Cyanide imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported cyanide worth $60.0 million (20.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 162 countries. Value rose 37% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% 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 | $60.0M | 20.5K t |
| 2023 | $43.7M | 17.9K t |
| 2022 | $41.5M | 19.6K t |
| 2021 | $33.4M | 18.3K t |
| 2020 | $35.2M | 18.6K t |
| 2019 | $28.8M | 13.8K t |
| 2018 | $17.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 4.4K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports cyanide from
Most of the value came from Australia (38%), South Korea (28%), United States (20%). Among the main suppliers, Ghana grew fastest (+242% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $22.8M | 38% |
| South Korea | $16.6M | 28% |
| United States | $12.0M | 20% |
| China | $3.8M | 6.3% |
| Ghana | $2.5M | 4.2% |
| Czech Republic | $1.3M | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $556K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $451K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0% |
| Guinea | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2837
| 2837.11 | Cyanides and cyanide oxides: of sodium | 100% |
| 2837.19 | Cyanides (non-sodium) | 0% |
| 2837.20 | Complex cyanides | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2837.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.92 per kg, 29% above the world average of $2.26. 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 cyanide imports (HS 2837): 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 2837: Cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides.
Common questions
What is the value of cyanide imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported cyanide worth $60.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 162 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply cyanide to Cote d'Ivoire?
Australia was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($22.8 million), followed by South Korea (28%) and the United States (20%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Ghana grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average import price of cyanide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.92 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $2.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cyanide to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $60.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $33.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cyanide?
The HS code for cyanide is heading 2837. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 2837.11 (100% of the value) and 2837.19 (0%).
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