Manual arc welding machines imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $2.4 million of manual arc welding machines in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 151% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $2.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $953K | 122 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 255 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 174 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 151 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 133 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 143 t |
| 2017 | $788K | 65 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports manual arc welding machines from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+871% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 68% |
| Poland | $170K | 7.1% |
| Italy | $139K | 5.8% |
| France | $129K | 5.4% |
| United States | $114K | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $42K | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $38K | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $34K | 1.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $18K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.62 per kg, 88% below the world average of $13.82, 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 manual arc welding machines imports (HS 8515.39): 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 8515.39: Welding machines and apparatus: for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals, other than fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of manual arc welding machines imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported manual arc welding machines worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 151% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual arc welding machines to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Poland (7%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 871% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual arc welding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.62 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $13.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual arc welding machines to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $788 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 204%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual arc welding machines?
The HS code for manual arc welding machines is subheading 8515.39. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8515 page.
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