High voltage switch imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported high voltage switch worth $8.7 million (885 tonnes). Value fell 37% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $24.8 million.
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 | $8.7M | 885 t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 888 t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $24.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $19.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $17.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 348 t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 710 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports high voltage switch from
France alone supplied 50% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.4M | 50% |
| China | $2.1M | 24% |
| Morocco | $470K | 5.4% |
| Italy | $295K | 3.4% |
| Indonesia | $265K | 3% |
| India | $247K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $144K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $125K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $117K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $98K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8535
| 8535.90 | High voltage apparatus (other) | 42% |
| 8535.30 | High voltage switches | 30% |
| 8535.29 | High voltage circuit breakers | 10% |
| 8535.40 | Lightning arresters and surge suppressors | 8.8% |
| 8535.21 | Medium voltage circuit breakers | 8.1% |
| 8535.10 | High voltage fuses | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8535.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.86 per kg, 64% below the world average of $27.55, 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.
High voltage switch exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of high voltage switch by Cote d'Ivoire reached $224 thousand in 2024 (11 tonnes). Most of it went to Benin (46%), Burkina Faso (39%), Guinea (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+944% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $103K | 46% |
| Burkina Faso | $88K | 39% |
| Guinea | $17K | 7.5% |
| France | $6K | 2.5% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $4K | 1.7% |
| Liberia | $3K | 1.5% |
| Cameroon | $2K | 1.1% |
| Chad | $0K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
| Republic of the Congo | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire high voltage switch imports (HS 8535): 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 8535: Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits; for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage switch imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported high voltage switch worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 885 tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage switch to Cote d'Ivoire?
France was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by China (24%) and Morocco (5%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage switch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.86 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $27.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high voltage switch to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2021 at $24.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.7 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export high voltage switch?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $224 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Burkina Faso and Guinea. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage switch?
The HS code for high voltage switch is heading 8535. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 8535.90 (42% of the value) and 8535.30 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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