Hand saws imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported hand saws worth $3.4 million (430 tonnes). Value rose 56% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $3.4M | 430 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 365 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 503 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 416 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 239 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 258 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 170 t |
| 2017 | $989K | 133 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports hand saws from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), Switzerland (28%), United Kingdom (16%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 37% |
| Switzerland | $946K | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $538K | 16% |
| Italy | $170K | 5% |
| France | $89K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $68K | 2% |
| Germany | $53K | 1.6% |
| India | $42K | 1.2% |
| United States | $37K | 1.1% |
| Lebanon | $35K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8202
| 8202.40 | Chainsaw blades | 29% |
| 8202.10 | Manual saws | 25% |
| 8202.20 | Band saw blades | 22% |
| 8202.99 | Saw blades (other) | 9.2% |
| 8202.39 | Carbide saw blades | 6.4% |
| 8202.31 | Circular saw blades | 4.2% |
| 8202.91 | Metal saw blades | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.95 per kg, 46% below the world average of $14.81, 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.
Hand saws exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of hand saws by Cote d'Ivoire reached $277 thousand in 2024 (6 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $259K | 94% |
| Senegal | $7K | 2.7% |
| France | $5K | 2% |
| Liberia | $1K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $1K | 0.3% |
| Ghana | $1K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire hand saws imports (HS 8202): 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 8202: Tools, hand; saws and blades for saws of all kinds (including slitting, slotting or toothless saw blades).
Common questions
What is the value of hand saws imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported hand saws worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 430 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand saws to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Switzerland (28%) and the United Kingdom (16%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand saws per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.95 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $14.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hand saws to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $989 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 246%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export hand saws?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $277 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Senegal and France. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand saws?
The HS code for hand saws is heading 8202. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 8202.40 (29% of the value) and 8202.10 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cote d'Ivoire. Tell us your product to see it live.
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