Facial tissues and paper towels exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire exported $13.4 million of facial tissues and paper towels in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 62% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $468K | 378 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports facial tissues and paper towels to
Most of it went to Burkina Faso (40%), Mali (29%), Senegal (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea-Bissau grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $5.4M | 40% |
| Mali | $4.0M | 30% |
| Senegal | $2.5M | 19% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $1.1M | 8.5% |
| Benin | $182K | 1.4% |
| Niger | $109K | 0.8% |
| Togo | $35K | 0.3% |
| DR Congo | $33K | 0.2% |
| Liberia | $16K | 0.1% |
| Gabon | $2K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.45 per kg, 51% above the world average of $2.29. 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.
Facial tissues and paper towels imports to Cote d'Ivoire
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported facial tissues and paper towels worth $2.5 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Italy alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.1M | 83% |
| Tunisia | $100K | 3.9% |
| China | $79K | 3.1% |
| France | $67K | 2.6% |
| Lebanon | $62K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $46K | 1.8% |
| United States | $41K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $24K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire facial tissues and paper towels exports (HS 4818.20): 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 4818.20: Paper articles: handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels.
Common questions
What is the value of facial tissues and paper towels exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported facial tissues and paper towels worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy facial tissues and paper towels from Cote d'Ivoire?
Burkina Faso was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Mali (29%) and Senegal (19%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Guinea-Bissau grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average export price of facial tissues and paper towels per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.45 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $2.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of facial tissues and paper towels from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $468 thousand in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also import facial tissues and paper towels?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire imported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Tunisia and China. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for facial tissues and paper towels?
The HS code for facial tissues and paper towels is subheading 4818.20. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4818 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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