High-density polyethylene imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $124.0 million of high-density polyethylene in 2024 (107.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $124.0M | 107.7K t |
| 2023 | $112.3M | 96.6K t |
| 2022 | $129.0M | 88.9K t |
| 2021 | $91.9M | 73.4K t |
| 2020 | $66.6M | 70.5K t |
| 2019 | $80.5M | 71.0K t |
| 2018 | $73.9M | 52.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.5M | 15.2K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports high-density polyethylene from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (36%), United States (23%), South Korea (16%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $45.1M | 36% |
| United States | $27.9M | 23% |
| South Korea | $20.0M | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.4M | 5.9% |
| Qatar | $7.2M | 5.8% |
| China | $3.4M | 2.7% |
| France | $2.4M | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $2.3M | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $1.9M | 1.5% |
| Kuwait | $1.6M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.15 per kg, close to the world average of $1.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High-density polyethylene exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire exported $249 thousand of high-density polyethylene in 2024 (140 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Senegal accounted for 74% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $183K | 74% |
| Togo | $66K | 26% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire high-density polyethylene imports (HS 3901.20): 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 3901.20: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of high-density polyethylene imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported high-density polyethylene worth $124.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 107.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-density polyethylene to Cote d'Ivoire?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($45.1 million), followed by the United States (23%) and South Korea (16%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-density polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.15 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of high-density polyethylene to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.5 million in 2017 to $124.0 million in 2024, an increase of 610%. The peak was 2022 at $129.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $87.0 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export high-density polyethylene?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $249 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Togo and France. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $123.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-density polyethylene?
The HS code for high-density polyethylene is subheading 3901.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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