Ferro-alloys imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported ferro-alloys worth $2.1 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 41% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $2.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $468K | 460 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports ferro-alloys from
The largest suppliers were India (42%), Ukraine (28%), Poland (12%). Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $892K | 42% |
| Ukraine | $593K | 28% |
| Poland | $248K | 12% |
| Angola | $231K | 11% |
| Gabon | $141K | 6.7% |
| China | $8K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7202
| 7202.30 | Ferro-silico-manganese | 98% |
| 7202.11 | High carbon ferro-manganese | 1.2% |
| 7202.21 | High silicon ferro-silicon | 1% |
| 7202.19 | Low carbon ferro-manganese | 0.2% |
| 7202.99 | Other ferro-alloys | 0.1% |
| 7202.49 | Low carbon ferro-chromium | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, 53% below the world average of $1.66, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire ferro-alloys imports (HS 7202): 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 7202: Ferro-alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of ferro-alloys imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported ferro-alloys worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 170 countries worldwide. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply ferro-alloys to Cote d'Ivoire?
India was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($892 thousand), followed by Ukraine (28%) and Poland (12%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of ferro-alloys per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $1.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ferro-alloys to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $468 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 351%. The peak was 2022 at $2.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ferro-alloys?
The HS code for ferro-alloys is heading 7202. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 7202.30 (98% of the value) and 7202.11 (1%).
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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