Front-end loaders imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of front-end loaders by Cote d'Ivoire reached $26.4 million in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 40% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $44.3 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 | $26.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $44.3M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $34.3M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $41.7M | 9.8K t |
| 2020 | $30.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $24.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $23.6M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $14.4M | 3.8K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports front-end loaders from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.2M | 61% |
| Japan | $2.3M | 8.7% |
| United States | $1.8M | 6.8% |
| Burkina Faso | $1.1M | 4.3% |
| Senegal | $1.1M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $565K | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $473K | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $448K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $321K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $301K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.25 per kg, 37% below the world average of $6.70, 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.
Front-end loaders exports from Cote d'Ivoire
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported front-end loaders worth $6.3 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mali (27%), Benin (18%), Burkina Faso (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $1.7M | 27% |
| Benin | $1.2M | 19% |
| Burkina Faso | $915K | 15% |
| Guinea | $848K | 13% |
| Togo | $733K | 12% |
| Senegal | $434K | 6.9% |
| Burundi | $150K | 2.4% |
| Liberia | $146K | 2.3% |
| Madagascar | $115K | 1.8% |
| Republic of the Congo | $62K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire front-end loaders imports (HS 8429.51): 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 8429.51: Front-end shovel loaders.
Common questions
What is the value of front-end loaders imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported front-end loaders worth $26.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply front-end loaders to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($16.2 million), followed by Japan (9%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Burkina Faso grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of front-end loaders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.25 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $6.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of front-end loaders to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.4 million in 2017 to $26.4 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2023 at $44.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.0 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export front-end loaders?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $6.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Benin and Burkina Faso. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $20.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for front-end loaders?
The HS code for front-end loaders is subheading 8429.51. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8429 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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