Data readers and transcription machines imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $3.9 million of data readers and transcription machines in 2024 (21 tonnes). Value fell 47% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $19.0 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 | $3.9M | 21 t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 53 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 49 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 55 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 44 t |
| 2019 | $19.0M | 71 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 13 t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 206 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports data readers and transcription machines from
Most of the value came from France (38%), Germany (31%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.5M | 38% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 31% |
| United States | $453K | 12% |
| China | $200K | 5.2% |
| South Africa | $143K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $99K | 2.6% |
| Denmark | $60K | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $59K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $34K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $30K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $188.23 per kg, 23% above the world average of $152.76. 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.
Data readers and transcription machines exports from Cote d'Ivoire
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported data readers and transcription machines worth $214 thousand (1 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kenya (28%), Burkina Faso (24%), Senegal (21%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $59K | 28% |
| Burkina Faso | $51K | 24% |
| Senegal | $44K | 21% |
| Togo | $18K | 8.5% |
| Benin | $10K | 4.7% |
| Mali | $8K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $6K | 2.6% |
| France | $5K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 1.7% |
| Egypt | $3K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire data readers and transcription machines imports (HS 8471.90): 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 8471.90: Magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of data readers and transcription machines imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported data readers and transcription machines worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply data readers and transcription machines to Cote d'Ivoire?
France was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Germany (31%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 620% on the year.
What is the average import price of data readers and transcription machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $188.23 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $152.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of data readers and transcription machines to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2019 at $19.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export data readers and transcription machines?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $214 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Burkina Faso and Senegal. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for data readers and transcription machines?
The HS code for data readers and transcription machines is subheading 8471.90. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8471 page.
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