Engineering plastic imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of engineering plastic by Cote d'Ivoire reached $69.7 million in 2024 (71.6 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $69.7M | 71.6K t |
| 2023 | $65.0M | 56.8K t |
| 2022 | $73.1M | 50.6K t |
| 2021 | $65.0M | 51.8K t |
| 2020 | $42.6M | 42.9K t |
| 2019 | $51.9M | 42.2K t |
| 2018 | $49.0M | 31.9K t |
| 2017 | $32.4M | 29.3K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports engineering plastic from
China alone supplied 78% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $54.7M | 79% |
| Egypt | $3.9M | 5.6% |
| Tunisia | $2.9M | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 1.4% |
| Germany | $816K | 1.2% |
| United States | $495K | 0.7% |
| Morocco | $463K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $456K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 3907
| 3907.61 | Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) | 57% |
| 3907.20 | Polyether resins | 15% |
| 3907.50 | Alkyd resins | 12% |
| 3907.69 | Polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) | 8.9% |
| 3907.30 | Epoxy resins | 3.1% |
| 3907.99 | Saturated polyester resins | 2.2% |
| 3907.91 | Unsaturated polyester resin | 1.5% |
| 3907.10 | Polyacetal resin | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, 49% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
Engineering plastic exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of engineering plastic by Cote d'Ivoire reached $510 thousand in 2024 (437 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (40%), Mali (26%), Togo (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest (+450% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire engineering plastic imports (HS 3907): 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 3907: Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of engineering plastic imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported engineering plastic worth $69.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 71.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply engineering plastic to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($54.7 million), followed by Egypt (6%) and Tunisia (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of engineering plastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of engineering plastic to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.4 million in 2017 to $69.7 million in 2024, an increase of 115%. The peak was 2022 at $73.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.1 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export engineering plastic?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $510 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Mali and Togo. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $69.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for engineering plastic?
The HS code for engineering plastic is heading 3907. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 3907.61 (57% of the value) and 3907.20 (15%).
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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