Minor cereals imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $4.1 million of minor cereals in 2024 (24.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 42% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 204% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.9 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 | $4.1M | 24.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 22.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 22.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 38.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 30.2K t |
| 2019 | $957K | 22.1K t |
| 2018 | $928K | 20.4K t |
| 2017 | $2K | 0 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports minor cereals from
One supplier dominates: Mali accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mali grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $3.4M | 82% |
| Burkina Faso | $690K | 17% |
| Niger | $17K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $16K | 0.4% |
| Nigeria | $13K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $4K | 0.1% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Guinea | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1008
| 1008.90 | Cereals (other varieties) | 97% |
| 1008.29 | Millet grain | 1.8% |
| 1008.21 | Cereals: millet, seed | 0.6% |
| 1008.40 | Cereals: fonio (Digitaria spp.) | 0.2% |
| 1008.50 | Quinoa | 0.1% |
| 1008.10 | Buckwheat | 0% |
| 1008.30 | Canary seed | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1008.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.17 per kg, 68% below the world average of $0.53, 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 minor cereals imports (HS 1008): 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 1008: Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals.
Common questions
What is the value of minor cereals imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported minor cereals worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply minor cereals to Cote d'Ivoire?
Mali was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Burkina Faso (17%) and Niger (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Mali grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of minor cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.17 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $0.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of minor cereals to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for minor cereals?
The HS code for minor cereals is heading 1008. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 1008.90 (97% of the value) and 1008.29 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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