Margarine imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of margarine by Cote d'Ivoire reached $6.7 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.5 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 | $6.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 2.5K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports margarine from
One supplier dominates: Ghana accounted for 66% of the value.
Product types under HS 1517
| 1517.10 | Margarine (solid) | 82% |
| 1517.90 | Edible fat blends and spreads | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1517.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.09 per kg, 24% above the world average of $1.68. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Margarine exports from Cote d'Ivoire
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported margarine worth $3.1 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Burkina Faso (40%), Ghana (27%), Mali (26%). Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $1.2M | 40% |
| Ghana | $839K | 27% |
| Mali | $800K | 26% |
| Niger | $95K | 3.1% |
| Canada | $37K | 1.2% |
| Serbia | $35K | 1.1% |
| Liberia | $31K | 1% |
| Republic of the Congo | $21K | 0.7% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire margarine imports (HS 1517): 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 1517: Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, other than edible fats and oils or their fractions of heading 15.16.
Common questions
What is the value of margarine imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported margarine worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply margarine to Cote d'Ivoire?
Ghana was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Indonesia (9%) and Tunisia (8%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 288% on the year.
What is the average import price of margarine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.09 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $1.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of margarine to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 160%. The peak was 2021 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export margarine?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Ghana and Mali. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for margarine?
The HS code for margarine is heading 1517. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 1517.10 (82% of the value) and 1517.90 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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