Frozen skipjack tuna imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $17.7 million of frozen skipjack tuna in 2024 (14.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 42% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $17.7M | 14.9K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 10.2K t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 10.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $11.8M | 10.8K t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $9.9M | 7.0K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports frozen skipjack tuna from
The largest suppliers were France (29%), Belize (19%), Peru (10%). Among the main suppliers, Peru grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.19 per kg, close to the world average of $1.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen skipjack tuna exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire exported $954 thousand of frozen skipjack tuna in 2024 (529 tonnes). Colombia alone took 83% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | $789K | 83% |
| Ecuador | $165K | 17% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire frozen skipjack tuna imports (HS 0303.43): 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 0303.43: Fish: frozen, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen skipjack tuna imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported frozen skipjack tuna worth $17.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 109 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen skipjack tuna to Cote d'Ivoire?
France was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Belize (19%) and Peru (10%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Peru grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen skipjack tuna per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.19 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $1.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of frozen skipjack tuna to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.9 million in 2017 to $17.7 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export frozen skipjack tuna?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $954 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Colombia and Ecuador. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $16.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen skipjack tuna?
The HS code for frozen skipjack tuna is subheading 0303.43. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0303 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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