Electric welding machine imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric welding machine by Cote d'Ivoire reached $6.7 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $6.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 772 t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 796 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 596 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 593 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 519 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 418 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 202 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports electric welding machine from
Most of the value came from China (47%), France (19%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 47% |
| France | $1.3M | 19% |
| Italy | $554K | 8.3% |
| Poland | $243K | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $235K | 3.5% |
| United States | $198K | 3% |
| Japan | $191K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $81K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $77K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $70K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8515
| 8515.39 | Manual arc welding machines | 36% |
| 8515.80 | Other welding machines | 26% |
| 8515.90 | Welding machine parts | 13% |
| 8515.31 | Automatic arc welders | 9.9% |
| 8515.21 | Automatic resistance welders | 9.3% |
| 8515.29 | Manual resistance welding machines | 2.1% |
| 8515.11 | Soldering irons and guns | 2% |
| 8515.19 | Brazing and soldering machines | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8515.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.11 per kg, 89% below the world average of $27.96, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric welding machine exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of electric welding machine by Cote d'Ivoire reached $455 thousand in 2024 (82 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Burkina Faso (30%), France (26%), Benin (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $136K | 30% |
| France | $116K | 26% |
| Benin | $80K | 18% |
| Gabon | $32K | 7% |
| Switzerland | $26K | 5.7% |
| Djibouti | $18K | 3.9% |
| Ghana | $11K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $7K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $7K | 1.5% |
| Senegal | $6K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire electric welding machine imports (HS 8515): 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 8515: Electric (electrically heated gas) soldering, brazing, welding machines and apparatus, capable or not of cutting, electric machines and apparatus for hot spraying of metals or sintered carbides.
Common questions
What is the value of electric welding machine imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported electric welding machine worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric welding machine to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by France (19%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric welding machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.11 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $27.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric welding machine to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2022 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export electric welding machine?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $455 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, France and Benin. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric welding machine?
The HS code for electric welding machine is heading 8515. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 8515.39 (36% of the value) and 8515.80 (26%).
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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