Flatware imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flatware by Cote d'Ivoire reached $7.2 million in 2024 (715 tonnes). That is 257% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $7.2M | 715 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 903 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 965 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 494 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 570 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 438 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 541 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports flatware from
China alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+299% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.6M | 92% |
| France | $226K | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $92K | 1.3% |
| Vietnam | $47K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $40K | 0.6% |
| Morocco | $38K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $38K | 0.5% |
| India | $25K | 0.4% |
| United States | $15K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8215
| 8215.99 | Flatware pieces | 92% |
| 8215.20 | Stainless flatware sets | 5.2% |
| 8215.91 | Silver-plated utensils | 2.4% |
| 8215.10 | Silver-plated flatware | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8215.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.01 per kg, 26% above the world average of $7.95. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire flatware imports (HS 8215): 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 8215: Cutlery; spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware.
Common questions
What is the value of flatware imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported flatware worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 715 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 257% on 2023.
Which countries supply flatware to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by France (3%) and Brazil (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 333% on the year.
What is the average import price of flatware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.01 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $7.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of flatware to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 164%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for flatware?
The HS code for flatware is heading 8215. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 8215.99 (92% of the value) and 8215.20 (5%).
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