Frozen tilapia imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $82.8 million of frozen tilapia in 2024 (64.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 152 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 24% on 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 | $82.8M | 64.4K t |
| 2023 | $66.7M | 59.5K t |
| 2022 | $68.4M | 50.7K t |
| 2021 | $78.0M | 55.8K t |
| 2020 | $44.4M | 21.4K t |
| 2019 | $51.1M | 20.3K t |
| 2018 | $45.5M | 39.2K t |
| 2017 | $54.0M | 27.2K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports frozen tilapia from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $80.8M | 98% |
| India | $1.8M | 2.2% |
| Vietnam | $129K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $43K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0% |
| Mauritania | $1K | 0% |
| Senegal | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, 30% below the world average of $1.85, 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.
Frozen tilapia exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire exported $381 thousand of frozen tilapia in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mali accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $356K | 93% |
| Burkina Faso | $23K | 6.1% |
| France | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire frozen tilapia imports (HS 0303.23): 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 0303.23: Fish: frozen, tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), 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 tilapia imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported frozen tilapia worth $82.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 152 countries worldwide, with 19% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen tilapia to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($80.8 million), followed by India (2%) and Vietnam (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Mauritania grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen tilapia per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $1.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen tilapia to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $54.0 million in 2017 to $82.8 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $61.4 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export frozen tilapia?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $381 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Burkina Faso and France. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $82.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen tilapia?
The HS code for frozen tilapia is subheading 0303.23. 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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