Lubricating oil additive imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported lubricating oil additive worth $4.6 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.8 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 | $4.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 711 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports lubricating oil additive from
The largest suppliers were France (36%), Belgium (34%), Senegal (14%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.7M | 36% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 34% |
| Senegal | $646K | 14% |
| Italy | $412K | 8.9% |
| Germany | $110K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $75K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $57K | 1.2% |
| Morocco | $57K | 1.2% |
| United States | $21K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.82 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire lubricating oil additive imports (HS 3811.21): 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 3811.21: Lubricating oil additives: containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of lubricating oil additive imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported lubricating oil additive worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply lubricating oil additive to Cote d'Ivoire?
France was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Belgium (34%) and Senegal (14%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Senegal grew fastest among the top ten, up 194% on the year.
What is the average import price of lubricating oil additive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.82 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lubricating oil additive to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. The peak was 2022 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for lubricating oil additive?
The HS code for lubricating oil additive is subheading 3811.21. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3811 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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