Forged and hot-rolled steel bars exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire exported $7.5 million of forged and hot-rolled steel bars in 2024 (10.8 thousand tonnes). That is 91% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $15.0 million.
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 | $7.5M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 10.9K t |
| 2018 | $15.0M | 24.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 4.9K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports forged and hot-rolled steel bars to
Mali alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest (+400% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7214
| 7214.20 | Deformed bar drawn | 95% |
| 7214.10 | Forged steel bar | 1.7% |
| 7214.91 | Hot-rolled rectangular steel bar | 1.7% |
| 7214.99 | Non-rectangular steel bar | 1.3% |
| 7214.30 | Free-cutting bar drawn | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7214.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, close to the world average of $0.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports to Cote d'Ivoire
Imports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars by Cote d'Ivoire reached $4.1 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 57% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 57% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 26% |
| Malaysia | $178K | 4.4% |
| Ghana | $119K | 2.9% |
| France | $107K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $95K | 2.3% |
| Lebanon | $51K | 1.2% |
| Tunisia | $45K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $29K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $19K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire forged and hot-rolled steel bars exports (HS 7214): 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 7214: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of forged and hot-rolled steel bars exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 149 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 91% on 2023.
Which countries buy forged and hot-rolled steel bars from Cote d'Ivoire?
Mali was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Guinea (14%) and Togo (13%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Togo grew fastest among the top ten, up 400% on the year.
What is the average export price of forged and hot-rolled steel bars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 212%. The peak was 2018 at $15.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also import forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire imported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and Malaysia. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars is heading 7214. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 7214.20 (95% of the value) and 7214.10 (2%).
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