Generator imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of generator by Cote d'Ivoire reached $81.6 million in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). That is 64% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $81.6M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $49.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $84.8M | 9.1K t |
| 2021 | $70.6M | 9.8K t |
| 2020 | $79.8M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $26.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $31.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $18.3M | 1.5K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports generator from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), United Kingdom (29%), United States (7%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.2M | 33% |
| United Kingdom | $23.4M | 29% |
| United States | $5.6M | 6.9% |
| India | $4.8M | 5.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.2M | 5.1% |
| Lebanon | $3.1M | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $2.7M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 2% |
| France | $1.6M | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $828K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8502
| 8502.13 | Diesel generator sets large | 63% |
| 8502.12 | Diesel generator sets medium | 13% |
| 8502.11 | Diesel generator sets small | 13% |
| 8502.20 | Petrol generator sets | 9% |
| 8502.39 | Renewable energy generator sets | 1.6% |
| 8502.40 | Rotary converters | 0.3% |
| 8502.31 | Wind powered generator sets | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8502.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.92 per kg, close to the world average of $10.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Generator exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of generator by Cote d'Ivoire reached $5.9 million in 2024 (622 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mali (40%), Burkina Faso (19%), Guinea (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire generator imports (HS 8502): 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 8502: Electric generating sets and rotary converters.
Common questions
What is the value of generator imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported generator worth $81.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply generator to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($27.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (29%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 646% on the year.
What is the average import price of generator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.92 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of generator to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.3 million in 2017 to $81.6 million in 2024, an increase of 346%. The peak was 2022 at $84.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $55.3 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export generator?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $5.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $75.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for generator?
The HS code for generator is heading 8502. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 8502.13 (63% of the value) and 8502.12 (13%).
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