Fresh onions imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported fresh onions worth $59.5 million (317.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $84.9 million.
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 | $59.5M | 317.8K t |
| 2023 | $84.9M | 266.4K t |
| 2022 | $47.7M | 293.3K t |
| 2021 | $47.2M | 279.3K t |
| 2020 | $40.9M | 245.0K t |
| 2019 | $32.8M | 209.3K t |
| 2018 | $35.2M | 199.9K t |
| 2017 | $22.6M | 126.2K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports fresh onions from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (48%), Nigeria (32%), Burkina Faso (6%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.19 per kg, 63% below the world average of $0.51, 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.
Fresh onions exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire exported $1.6 million of fresh onions in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Mali (44%), Burkina Faso (31%), Ghana (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+630% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $688K | 44% |
| Burkina Faso | $490K | 31% |
| Ghana | $327K | 21% |
| Liberia | $37K | 2.4% |
| Guinea | $20K | 1.3% |
| Togo | $9K | 0.6% |
| France | $4K | 0.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $0K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire fresh onions imports (HS 0703.10): 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 0703.10: Vegetables, alliaceous: onions and shallots, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh onions imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported fresh onions worth $59.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 317.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh onions to Cote d'Ivoire?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($28.8 million), followed by Nigeria (32%) and Burkina Faso (6%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Nigeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 917% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh onions per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $0.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh onions to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.6 million in 2017 to $59.5 million in 2024, an increase of 163%. The peak was 2023 at $84.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.4 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export fresh onions?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $57.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh onions?
The HS code for fresh onions is subheading 0703.10. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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