Light cotton fabric imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported light cotton fabric worth $43.7 million (4.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. Value fell 36% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $86.3 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 | $43.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $68.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $61.5M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $70.7M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $60.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $85.4M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $86.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $33.7M | 3.1K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports light cotton fabric from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (30%), Benin (18%), Austria (18%). Among the main suppliers, Ghana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $13.0M | 30% |
| Benin | $8.0M | 18% |
| Austria | $7.7M | 18% |
| China | $6.9M | 16% |
| Czech Republic | $3.0M | 6.9% |
| Pakistan | $1.1M | 2.6% |
| India | $1.0M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $873K | 2% |
| France | $867K | 2% |
| Ghana | $820K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 5208
| 5208.12 | Unbleached medium plain cotton fabric | 36% |
| 5208.52 | Printed medium plain cotton fabric | 26% |
| 5208.39 | Dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 23% |
| 5208.29 | Bleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 10% |
| 5208.59 | Printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 3.8% |
| 5208.49 | Multi-colour light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 0.3% |
| 5208.31 | Dyed light plain cotton fabric | 0.2% |
| 5208.42 | Multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.64 per kg, close to the world average of $9.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Light cotton fabric exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of light cotton fabric by Cote d'Ivoire reached $18.8 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Guinea (26%), Nigeria (18%), Benin (17%).
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire light cotton fabric imports (HS 5208): 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 5208: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light cotton fabric imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported light cotton fabric worth $43.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply light cotton fabric to Cote d'Ivoire?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($13.0 million), followed by Benin (18%) and Austria (18%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 27 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of light cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.64 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $9.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of light cotton fabric to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.7 million in 2017 to $43.7 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2018 at $86.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $63.7 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export light cotton fabric?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $18.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guinea, Nigeria and Benin. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $25.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for light cotton fabric?
The HS code for light cotton fabric is heading 5208. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 5208.12 (36% of the value) and 5208.52 (26%).
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