Forged steel articles imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported forged steel articles worth $2.5 million (434 tonnes). That is 201% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.5M | 434 t |
| 2023 | $829K | 352 t |
| 2022 | $941K | 269 t |
| 2021 | $625K | 172 t |
| 2020 | $654K | 263 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 538 t |
| 2018 | $616K | 136 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 626 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports forged steel articles from
Most of the value came from Malaysia (25%), Norway (16%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $629K | 25% |
| Norway | $398K | 16% |
| France | $301K | 12% |
| China | $288K | 12% |
| Senegal | $157K | 6.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $98K | 3.9% |
| Portugal | $80K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $78K | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $77K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $76K | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.75 per kg, 21% above the world average of $4.75. 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 forged steel articles imports (HS 7326.19): 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 7326.19: Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in item no. 7326.11, forged or stamped, but not further worked.
Common questions
What is the value of forged steel articles imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported forged steel articles worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 434 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 201% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged steel articles to Cote d'Ivoire?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($629 thousand), followed by Norway (16%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 430% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged steel articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.75 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $4.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of forged steel articles to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. 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 forged steel articles?
The HS code for forged steel articles is subheading 7326.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 page.
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