Ink imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $9.6 million of ink in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $9.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 1.1K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports ink from
The largest suppliers were France (21%), Germany (19%), Spain (15%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+534% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.0M | 21% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 19% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 15% |
| Switzerland | $758K | 7.9% |
| Belgium | $620K | 6.5% |
| India | $446K | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $345K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $325K | 3.4% |
| Japan | $316K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $244K | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 3215
| 3215.19 | Colored printing ink | 81% |
| 3215.90 | Writing and drawing ink | 12% |
| 3215.11 | Black printing ink | 7.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3215.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.24 per kg, 52% below the world average of $13.13, 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.
Ink exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire exported $589 thousand of ink in 2024 (88 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Senegal (28%), Togo (27%), DR Congo (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire ink imports (HS 3215): 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 3215: Ink; printing, writing or drawing ink and other inks; whether or not concentrated or solid.
Common questions
What is the value of ink imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported ink worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply ink to Cote d'Ivoire?
France was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Germany (19%) and Spain (15%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 534% on the year.
What is the average import price of ink per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.24 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $13.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ink to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2021 at $11.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export ink?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $589 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Togo and the DR Congo. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ink?
The HS code for ink is heading 3215. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 3215.19 (81% of the value) and 3215.90 (12%).
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