Microphone imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $9.5 million of microphone in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $9.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 226 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports microphone from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.4M | 68% |
| France | $1.6M | 17% |
| Lebanon | $237K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $209K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $174K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $172K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $82K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $69K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $69K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $55K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8518
| 8518.21 | Single loudspeakers | 27% |
| 8518.30 | Headphones and earphones | 26% |
| 8518.22 | Multiple loudspeaker systems | 16% |
| 8518.29 | Unmounted loudspeakers | 9.8% |
| 8518.50 | Sound amplifier sets | 8.1% |
| 8518.40 | Audio amplifiers | 5.3% |
| 8518.90 | Audio equipment parts | 3.9% |
| 8518.10 | Microphones | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8518.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.87 per kg, 92% below the world average of $36.80, 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.
Microphone exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of microphone by Cote d'Ivoire reached $295 thousand in 2024 (16 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Cameroon (43%), Sudan (15%), Tanzania (13%).
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire microphone imports (HS 8518): 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 8518: Microphones and their stands; loudspeakers, mounted or not in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, combined or not with a microphone, and sets of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency and electric sound amplifiers and sets.
Common questions
What is the value of microphone imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported microphone worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply microphone to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by France (17%) and Lebanon (2%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 552% on the year.
What is the average import price of microphone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.87 per kg in 2024, 92% below the world average of $36.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of microphone to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2021 at $10.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export microphone?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $295 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cameroon, Sudan and Tanzania. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for microphone?
The HS code for microphone is heading 8518. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 8518.21 (27% of the value) and 8518.30 (26%).
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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