Hot-rolled steel sheet thick imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $3.0 million of hot-rolled steel sheet thick in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.5 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 | $3.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $686K | 1.1K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports hot-rolled steel sheet thick from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel sheet thick exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire exported $204 thousand of hot-rolled steel sheet thick in 2024 (80 tonnes). Guinea alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Liberia grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea | $144K | 71% |
| Liberia | $59K | 29% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire hot-rolled steel sheet thick imports (HS 7208.51): 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 7208.51: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel sheet thick imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported hot-rolled steel sheet thick worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel sheet thick to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Ghana (5%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 794% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel sheet thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel sheet thick to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $686 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 338%. The peak was 2021 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export hot-rolled steel sheet thick?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $204 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guinea and Liberia. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick is subheading 7208.51. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Cote d'Ivoire reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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