Excavator imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported excavator worth $168.7 million (36.4 thousand tonnes). That is 33% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $252.6 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 | $168.7M | 36.4K t |
| 2023 | $252.6M | 48.6K t |
| 2022 | $182.8M | 39.2K t |
| 2021 | $236.9M | 50.6K t |
| 2020 | $139.1M | 34.5K t |
| 2019 | $112.0M | 31.1K t |
| 2018 | $118.6M | 28.0K t |
| 2017 | $60.4M | 14.7K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports excavator from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), South Korea (12%), Japan (9%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+267% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $82.3M | 49% |
| South Korea | $20.3M | 12% |
| Japan | $15.0M | 8.9% |
| United States | $11.2M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $7.0M | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $5.5M | 3.2% |
| India | $5.4M | 3.2% |
| France | $3.5M | 2.1% |
| Brazil | $3.4M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8429
| 8429.52 | Excavators with rotating superstructure | 42% |
| 8429.11 | Track bulldozers | 16% |
| 8429.51 | Front-end loaders | 16% |
| 8429.59 | Shovels and loaders (other) | 9.6% |
| 8429.20 | Graders and levellers | 9.6% |
| 8429.40 | Road rollers and compactors | 6% |
| 8429.19 | Wheel bulldozers | 0.7% |
| 8429.30 | Self-propelled scrapers | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8429.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.63 per kg, close to the world average of $5.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Excavator exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of excavator by Cote d'Ivoire reached $50.8 million in 2024 (8.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Burkina Faso (24%), Mali (22%), Togo (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire excavator imports (HS 8429): 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 8429: Bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers, self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of excavator imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported excavator worth $168.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavator to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($82.3 million), followed by South Korea (12%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 267% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.63 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $5.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavator to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $60.4 million in 2017 to $168.7 million in 2024, an increase of 179%. The peak was 2023 at $252.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $158.9 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export excavator?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $50.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Mali and Togo. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $117.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavator?
The HS code for excavator is heading 8429. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 8429.52 (42% of the value) and 8429.11 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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