Medical syringes imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $3.4 million of medical syringes in 2024 (724 tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.2 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 | $3.4M | 724 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 775 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 644 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 560 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 362 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 527 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 513 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 469 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports medical syringes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 59% |
| United Arab Emirates | $404K | 12% |
| Turkey | $245K | 7.3% |
| India | $213K | 6.4% |
| Germany | $150K | 4.5% |
| Egypt | $125K | 3.7% |
| Kenya | $51K | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $51K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $40K | 1.2% |
| France | $32K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.64 per kg, 78% below the world average of $20.69, 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 medical syringes imports (HS 9018.31): 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 9018.31: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: syringes, with or without needles.
Common questions
What is the value of medical syringes imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported medical syringes worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 724 tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical syringes to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (12%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical syringes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.64 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $20.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medical syringes to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. The peak was 2022 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical syringes?
The HS code for medical syringes is subheading 9018.31. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cote d'Ivoire. Tell us your product to see it live.
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