Electrical machinery imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported electrical machinery worth $6.7 million (279 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.7 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 | $6.7M | 279 t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 588 t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 340 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 478 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 355 t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 625 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 196 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 71 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports electrical machinery from
Most of the value came from China (36%), France (19%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+488% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 36% |
| France | $1.3M | 19% |
| United States | $832K | 13% |
| Germany | $288K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $202K | 3% |
| Australia | $173K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $145K | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $132K | 2% |
| South Africa | $128K | 1.9% |
| Slovakia | $116K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 8543
| 8543.70 | Specialized electrical machines | 86% |
| 8543.90 | Electrical machinery parts | 5.5% |
| 8543.30 | Electroplating machinery | 4.4% |
| 8543.20 | Signal generators | 2.8% |
| 8543.10 | Particle accelerators | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8543.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.92 per kg, 68% below the world average of $74.10, 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.
Electrical machinery exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of electrical machinery by Cote d'Ivoire reached $3.4 million in 2024 (68 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Senegal (33%), Namibia (13%), Guinea (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $1.1M | 33% |
| Namibia | $454K | 13% |
| Guinea | $386K | 11% |
| Liberia | $346K | 10% |
| Nigeria | $225K | 6.6% |
| Sierra Leone | $209K | 6.1% |
| United States | $174K | 5.1% |
| Japan | $128K | 3.8% |
| Mali | $100K | 2.9% |
| Slovakia | $74K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire electrical machinery imports (HS 8543): 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 8543: Electrical machines and apparatus; having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical machinery imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported electrical machinery worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 279 tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical machinery to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by France (19%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 488% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.92 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $74.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical machinery to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2022 at $10.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export electrical machinery?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Namibia and Guinea. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical machinery?
The HS code for electrical machinery is heading 8543. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 8543.70 (86% of the value) and 8543.90 (5%).
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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