Gold exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire exported $5.85 billion of gold in 2024 (108 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 37% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.85B | 108 t |
| 2023 | $4.28B | 93 t |
| 2022 | $2.26B | 58 t |
| 2021 | $1.76B | 45 t |
| 2020 | $1.50B | 39 t |
| 2019 | $1.10B | 33 t |
| 2018 | $823.8M | 25 t |
| 2017 | $459.7M | 13 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports gold to
One buyer market dominates: Switzerland accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $5.45B | 93% |
| South Africa | $403.8M | 6.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.5M | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $412K | 0% |
| United States | $383K | 0% |
| Thailand | $326K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7108
| 7108.13 | Gold semi-manufactured forms | 54% |
| 7108.12 | Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) | 46% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7108.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $54,462.21 per kg, close to the world average of $57,889.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire gold exports (HS 7108): 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 7108: Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form.
Common questions
What is the value of gold exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported gold worth $5.85 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 108 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 157 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries buy gold from Cote d'Ivoire?
Switzerland was the largest buyer with 93% of the value ($5.45 billion), followed by South Africa (7%) and the United Arab Emirates (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 173% on the year.
What is the average export price of gold per kg?
The average declared export value was about $54,462.21 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $57,889.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of gold from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $459.7 million in 2017 to $5.85 billion in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.25 billion a year.
What is the HS code for gold?
The HS code for gold is heading 7108. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 7108.13 (54% of the value) and 7108.12 (46%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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