Fish meal imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $2.7 million of fish meal in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). That is 251% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $2.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $779K | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $459K | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $58K | 974 t |
| 2019 | $243K | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $793K | 400 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports fish meal from
Most of the value came from Belgium (49%), Lithuania (19%), Poland (18%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+267% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.3M | 49% |
| Lithuania | $522K | 19% |
| Poland | $503K | 18% |
| Greece | $342K | 13% |
| Senegal | $19K | 0.7% |
| Mali | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, 62% below the world average of $1.55, 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 fish meal imports (HS 2301.20): 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 2301.20: Flours, meals and pellets: of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates.
Common questions
What is the value of fish meal imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported fish meal worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 142 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 251% on 2023.
Which countries supply fish meal to Cote d'Ivoire?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Lithuania (19%) and Poland (18%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 267% on the year.
What is the average import price of fish meal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $1.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fish meal to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $793 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 245%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fish meal?
The HS code for fish meal is subheading 2301.20. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2301 page.
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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