Hot-rolled steel coils imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hot-rolled steel coils by Cote d'Ivoire reached $39.5 million in 2024 (58.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $39.5M | 58.5K t |
| 2023 | $41.8M | 54.9K t |
| 2022 | $47.6M | 48.8K t |
| 2021 | $31.2M | 35.4K t |
| 2020 | $25.1M | 42.7K t |
| 2019 | $16.2M | 23.1K t |
| 2018 | $34.5M | 45.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 12.5K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports hot-rolled steel coils from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value.
Product types under HS 7208
| 7208.39 | Hot-rolled steel coil thin | 40% |
| 7208.27 | Thin hot-rolled pickled coil | 24% |
| 7208.52 | Thick hot-rolled steel sheet | 12% |
| 7208.51 | Hot-rolled steel sheet thick | 7.6% |
| 7208.37 | Thick hot-rolled steel coil | 3.4% |
| 7208.40 | Hot-rolled patterned steel sheet | 3.3% |
| 7208.53 | Medium hot-rolled steel sheet | 3.2% |
| 7208.38 | Medium hot-rolled steel coil | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, close to the world average of $0.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel coils exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire exported $827 thousand of hot-rolled steel coils in 2024 (559 tonnes). Liberia alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Liberia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberia | $510K | 62% |
| France | $161K | 19% |
| Guinea | $145K | 18% |
| Burkina Faso | $12K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire hot-rolled steel coils imports (HS 7208): 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 7208: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coils imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported hot-rolled steel coils worth $39.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel coils to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($34.5 million), followed by Ukraine (4%) and Hong Kong (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 676% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel coils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel coils to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $39.5 million in 2024, an increase of 419%. The peak was 2022 at $47.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.4 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export hot-rolled steel coils?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $827 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Liberia, France and Guinea. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $38.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coils?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coils is heading 7208. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 7208.39 (40% of the value) and 7208.27 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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