Leather bags and cases imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of leather bags and cases by Cote d'Ivoire reached $19.2 million in 2024 (11.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 3% from 2023. 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 | $19.2M | 11.5K t |
| 2023 | $19.8M | 9.9K t |
| 2022 | $17.4M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $17.8M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $20.1M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $13.1M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 3.1K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports leather bags and cases from
China alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.4M | 75% |
| France | $1.4M | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $476K | 2.5% |
| Vietnam | $446K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $397K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $348K | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $274K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $243K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $220K | 1.1% |
| United States | $182K | 1% |
Product types under HS 4202
| 4202.12 | Luggage (plastic or textile) | 37% |
| 4202.22 | Handbag (plastic or textile) | 24% |
| 4202.92 | Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) | 13% |
| 4202.29 | Handbag (fibre or paperboard) | 8.7% |
| 4202.21 | Leather handbag | 5.1% |
| 4202.32 | Small goods (plastic or textile) | 3.4% |
| 4202.99 | Cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) | 2.3% |
| 4202.31 | Small leather goods | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.68 per kg, 92% below the world average of $20.00, 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.
Leather bags and cases exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire exported $254 thousand of leather bags and cases in 2024 (34 tonnes). Most of it went to France (42%), Senegal (10%), Sierra Leone (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Central African Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $107K | 42% |
| Senegal | $25K | 9.9% |
| Sierra Leone | $20K | 7.9% |
| United States | $16K | 6.1% |
| Republic of the Congo | $11K | 4.5% |
| Switzerland | $11K | 4.1% |
| Egypt | $8K | 3.2% |
| Central African Republic | $7K | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 2.1% |
| Guinea | $3K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire leather bags and cases imports (HS 4202): 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 4202: Trunks; suit, camera, jewellery, cutlery cases; travel, tool, similar bags; wholly or mainly covered by leather, composition leather, plastic sheeting, textile materials, vulcanised fibre, paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of leather bags and cases imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported leather bags and cases worth $19.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather bags and cases to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($14.4 million), followed by France (7%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 79 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather bags and cases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024, 92% below the world average of $20.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather bags and cases to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $19.2 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2020 at $20.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.7 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export leather bags and cases?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $254 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Senegal and Sierra Leone. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $19.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather bags and cases?
The HS code for leather bags and cases is heading 4202. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 4202.12 (37% of the value) and 4202.22 (24%).
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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