Electrical wire and cable imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electrical wire and cable by Cote d'Ivoire reached $104.5 million in 2024 (15.7 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $104.5M | 15.7K t |
| 2023 | $129.9M | 16.8K t |
| 2022 | $129.9M | 16.4K t |
| 2021 | $84.4M | 18.4K t |
| 2020 | $84.7M | 18.3K t |
| 2019 | $81.6M | 12.9K t |
| 2018 | $82.8M | 12.7K t |
| 2017 | $56.3M | 9.9K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports electrical wire and cable from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), United States (17%), France (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+542% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $34.2M | 33% |
| United States | $18.0M | 17% |
| France | $10.3M | 9.8% |
| Morocco | $7.3M | 7% |
| Turkey | $3.8M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $3.7M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $3.5M | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $2.7M | 2.6% |
| Tunisia | $2.6M | 2.5% |
| India | $2.1M | 2% |
Product types under HS 8544
| 8544.49 | Low voltage cable (no connectors) | 46% |
| 8544.60 | High voltage cable | 26% |
| 8544.70 | Optical fiber cable | 13% |
| 8544.42 | Low voltage cable with connectors | 8.5% |
| 8544.20 | Coaxial cable | 3.9% |
| 8544.19 | Winding wire (non-copper) | 2.5% |
| 8544.11 | Copper winding wire | 0.5% |
| 8544.30 | Vehicle wiring sets | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8544.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.67 per kg, 53% below the world average of $14.30, 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 wire and cable exports from Cote d'Ivoire
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported electrical wire and cable worth $8.6 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (28%), Burkina Faso (17%), Benin (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Gabon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.4M | 28% |
| Burkina Faso | $1.5M | 18% |
| Benin | $1.2M | 14% |
| Niger | $1.1M | 13% |
| Ghana | $476K | 5.6% |
| Guinea | $452K | 5.3% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $298K | 3.5% |
| Chad | $282K | 3.3% |
| Gabon | $199K | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $123K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire electrical wire and cable imports (HS 8544): 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 8544: Insulated wire, cable and other electric conductors, connector fitted or not; optical fibre cables of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical wire and cable imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported electrical wire and cable worth $104.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical wire and cable to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($34.2 million), followed by the United States (17%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 89 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 542% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical wire and cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.67 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $14.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electrical wire and cable to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.3 million in 2017 to $104.5 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2023 at $129.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $94.2 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export electrical wire and cable?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $8.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Burkina Faso and Benin. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $96.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical wire and cable?
The HS code for electrical wire and cable is heading 8544. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 8544.49 (46% of the value) and 8544.60 (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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