Machine cutting blades imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported machine cutting blades worth $3.2 million (308 tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $3.2M | 308 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 168 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 274 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 155 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 117 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 107 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 126 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 52 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports machine cutting blades from
The largest suppliers were China (21%), Netherlands (11%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+339% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $674K | 21% |
| Netherlands | $368K | 11% |
| Germany | $352K | 11% |
| Malaysia | $329K | 10% |
| Italy | $295K | 9.1% |
| Switzerland | $264K | 8.2% |
| Australia | $261K | 8.1% |
| France | $149K | 4.6% |
| United States | $136K | 4.2% |
| India | $52K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8208
| 8208.90 | Machine blades (other) | 51% |
| 8208.10 | Metal cutting blades | 22% |
| 8208.30 | Food industry blades | 12% |
| 8208.40 | Agricultural blades | 11% |
| 8208.20 | Woodworking blades | 4.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.52 per kg, 50% below the world average of $21.21, 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.
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire machine cutting blades imports (HS 8208): 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 8208: Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances.
Common questions
What is the value of machine cutting blades imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported machine cutting blades worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 308 tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply machine cutting blades to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($674 thousand), followed by the Netherlands (11%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 339% on the year.
What is the average import price of machine cutting blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.52 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $21.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of machine cutting blades to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. The peak was 2021 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for machine cutting blades?
The HS code for machine cutting blades is heading 8208. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 8208.90 (51% of the value) and 8208.10 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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