Frozen yellowfin tuna imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen yellowfin tuna by Cote d'Ivoire reached $22.1 million in 2024 (9.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 118% 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 | $22.1M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $19.8M | 10.4K t |
| 2017 | $16.2M | 7.0K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports frozen yellowfin tuna from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Seychelles grew fastest (+475% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.34 per kg, close to the world average of $2.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen yellowfin tuna exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of frozen yellowfin tuna by Cote d'Ivoire reached $919 thousand in 2024 (374 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Colombia accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Colombia grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | $540K | 59% |
| Japan | $183K | 20% |
| France | $165K | 18% |
| Italy | $11K | 1.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $10K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $9K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire frozen yellowfin tuna imports (HS 0303.42): 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 0303.42: Fish: frozen, yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares), 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 yellowfin tuna imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported frozen yellowfin tuna worth $22.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 142 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 118% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen yellowfin tuna to Cote d'Ivoire?
France was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($17.1 million), followed by Belize (10%) and the Seychelles (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The Seychelles grew fastest among the top ten, up 475% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen yellowfin tuna per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.34 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.46 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 yellowfin tuna to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.2 million in 2017 to $22.1 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export frozen yellowfin tuna?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $919 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Colombia, Japan and France. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $21.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen yellowfin tuna?
The HS code for frozen yellowfin tuna is subheading 0303.42. 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.
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