Grinding balls imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported grinding balls worth $2.2 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $2.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 902 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $834K | 710 t |
| 2017 | $572K | 561 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports grinding balls from
India alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.4M | 62% |
| Egypt | $407K | 18% |
| Spain | $199K | 8.9% |
| China | $147K | 6.5% |
| Turkey | $57K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $38K | 1.7% |
| France | $8K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Burkina Faso | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 per kg, close to the world average of $1.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire grinding balls imports (HS 7325.91): 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 7325.91: Iron: grinding balls and similar articles for mills, other than of non-malleable cast iron.
Common questions
What is the value of grinding balls imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported grinding balls worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply grinding balls to Cote d'Ivoire?
India was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Egypt (18%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 35% on the year.
What is the average import price of grinding balls per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $1.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of grinding balls to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $572 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 293%. The peak was 2021 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for grinding balls?
The HS code for grinding balls is subheading 7325.91. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7325 page.
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