Medical instruments imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $43.9 million of medical instruments in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $56.0 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 | $43.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $56.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $34.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $28.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $24.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $20.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $25.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $21.8M | 1.3K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports medical instruments from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), United States (15%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.9M | 27% |
| United States | $6.8M | 15% |
| France | $5.8M | 13% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 5.6% |
| India | $2.4M | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| Morocco | $1.0M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 9018
| 9018.90 | Medical instruments (other) | 49% |
| 9018.13 | MRI machines | 15% |
| 9018.19 | Electrodiagnostic equipment | 8.8% |
| 9018.31 | Medical syringes | 7.7% |
| 9018.12 | Ultrasound machines | 7.6% |
| 9018.39 | Catheters and cannulae | 6% |
| 9018.50 | Ophthalmic instruments | 3.9% |
| 9018.32 | Medical needles | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9018.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.51 per kg, 48% below the world average of $37.39, 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.
Medical instruments exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of medical instruments by Cote d'Ivoire reached $1.0 million in 2024 (36 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mali (21%), Senegal (19%), Sierra Leone (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $213K | 21% |
| Senegal | $199K | 19% |
| Sierra Leone | $152K | 15% |
| Germany | $60K | 5.7% |
| Benin | $57K | 5.5% |
| Guinea | $48K | 4.7% |
| DR Congo | $48K | 4.6% |
| Morocco | $36K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 3.4% |
| Nigeria | $31K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire medical instruments imports (HS 9018): 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 9018: Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight testing instruments.
Common questions
What is the value of medical instruments imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported medical instruments worth $43.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical instruments to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by the United States (15%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.51 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $37.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medical instruments to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.8 million in 2017 to $43.9 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2023 at $56.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.8 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export medical instruments?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Senegal and Sierra Leone. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $42.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical instruments?
The HS code for medical instruments is heading 9018. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 9018.90 (49% of the value) and 9018.13 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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