Metal press imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $3.4 million of metal press in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.8 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 | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 556 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 994 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 876 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 842 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 597 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 322 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports metal press from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Italy (13%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+960% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 34% |
| Italy | $443K | 13% |
| France | $376K | 11% |
| Spain | $188K | 5.5% |
| Dem. People's Rep. of Korea | $173K | 5.1% |
| Switzerland | $157K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $132K | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $117K | 3.4% |
| Thailand | $116K | 3.4% |
| Slovakia | $100K | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 8462
| 8462.99 | Metal presses (non-hydraulic) | 32% |
| 8462.29 | Manual bending and folding presses | 19% |
| 8462.21 | Numerical control bending presses | 17% |
| 8462.10 | Forging and stamping presses | 11% |
| 8462.39 | Manual shearing presses | 7% |
| 8462.91 | Hydraulic metal presses | 6.1% |
| 8462.49 | Punching and notching presses | 5.8% |
| 8462.31 | Numerical control shearing presses | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8462.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.37 per kg, 54% below the world average of $7.35, 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 metal press imports (HS 8462): 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 8462: Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die forging (excluding rolling mills); machine-tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut-to-length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening,.
Common questions
What is the value of metal press imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported metal press worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal press to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Italy (13%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 960% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.37 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $7.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal press to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2020 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal press?
The HS code for metal press is heading 8462. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 8462.99 (32% of the value) and 8462.29 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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