Excavation machinery imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported excavation machinery worth $29.4 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $29.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $32.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $31.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $29.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $21.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $25.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $29.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $16.8M | 1.6K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports excavation machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (16%), Australia (11%), Sweden (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 38%. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+770% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 16% |
| Australia | $3.3M | 11% |
| Sweden | $3.2M | 11% |
| United States | $2.9M | 9.8% |
| Finland | $2.5M | 8.5% |
| Indonesia | $2.4M | 8% |
| Burkina Faso | $1.5M | 5.2% |
| France | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $967K | 3.3% |
Product types under HS 8430
| 8430.41 | Self-propelled boring and sinking machinery | 53% |
| 8430.49 | Boring and sinking machinery (stationary) | 18% |
| 8430.50 | Self-propelled earth handling machinery | 15% |
| 8430.69 | Earth moving machinery (stationary, other) | 7.3% |
| 8430.61 | Stationary compacting and tamping machinery | 3.2% |
| 8430.10 | Pile-drivers and extractors | 1.9% |
| 8430.39 | Rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) | 1.7% |
| 8430.31 | Self-propelled rock and coal cutters | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8430.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.48 per kg, 446% above the world average of $2.65. 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.
Excavation machinery exports from Cote d'Ivoire
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported excavation machinery worth $9.2 million (978 tonnes). Most of it went to Mali (40%), Benin (14%), Burkina Faso (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $3.7M | 40% |
| Benin | $1.3M | 14% |
| Burkina Faso | $1.2M | 13% |
| Ghana | $859K | 9.3% |
| Senegal | $738K | 8% |
| France | $342K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $326K | 3.5% |
| Egypt | $201K | 2.2% |
| Cameroon | $169K | 1.8% |
| Guinea | $121K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire excavation machinery imports (HS 8430): 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 8430: Moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery, for earth, minerals, or ores; pile drivers and extractors; snow ploughs and snow blowers.
Common questions
What is the value of excavation machinery imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported excavation machinery worth $29.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavation machinery to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Australia (11%) and Sweden (11%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 770% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavation machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.48 per kg in 2024, 446% above the world average of $2.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of excavation machinery to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.8 million in 2017 to $29.4 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2023 at $32.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.1 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export excavation machinery?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $9.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Benin and Burkina Faso. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $20.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavation machinery?
The HS code for excavation machinery is heading 8430. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 8430.41 (52% of the value) and 8430.49 (18%).
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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