Gas cylinders imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported gas cylinders worth $25.2 million (11.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 38% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $25.2M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $18.2M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $23.0M | 10.1K t |
| 2021 | $23.8M | 10.8K t |
| 2020 | $21.6M | 10.3K t |
| 2019 | $17.3M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $15.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 7.1K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports gas cylinders from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (38%), Lebanon (22%), Morocco (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+297% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $9.7M | 39% |
| Lebanon | $5.5M | 22% |
| Morocco | $2.8M | 11% |
| China | $1.8M | 7.2% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 6.3% |
| India | $1.1M | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $847K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $375K | 1.5% |
| France | $375K | 1.5% |
| Ghana | $202K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.18 per kg, 35% below the world average of $3.36, 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.
Gas cylinders exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of gas cylinders by Cote d'Ivoire reached $6.7 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Burkina Faso (42%), Gabon (23%), United Kingdom (22%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $2.9M | 43% |
| Gabon | $1.6M | 24% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 22% |
| Togo | $346K | 5.1% |
| France | $161K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $80K | 1.2% |
| Mali | $59K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $54K | 0.8% |
| Benin | $30K | 0.5% |
| Ghana | $27K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire gas cylinders imports (HS 7311): 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 7311: Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of gas cylinders imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported gas cylinders worth $25.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas cylinders to Cote d'Ivoire?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by Lebanon (22%) and Morocco (11%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 297% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas cylinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.18 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $3.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas cylinders to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $25.2 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.7 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export gas cylinders?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $6.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Gabon and the United Kingdom. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $18.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas cylinders?
The HS code for gas cylinders is heading 7311. In Cote d'Ivoire all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7311.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7311 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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