Modified starch imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported modified starch worth $2.2 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.8 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 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 960 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 867 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 992 t |
| 2017 | $876K | 626 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports modified starch from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (26%), Italy (24%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3505
| 3505.10 | Dextrins and other modified starches | 92% |
| 3505.20 | Starch adhesive | 8.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3505.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.67 per kg, 31% above the world average of $1.27. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire modified starch imports (HS 3505): 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 3505: Dextrins and other modified starches (e.g. pregelatinised or esterified starches); glues based on starches or on dextrins or other modified starches.
Common questions
What is the value of modified starch imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported modified starch worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply modified starch to Cote d'Ivoire?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($591 thousand), followed by Italy (24%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 233% on the year.
What is the average import price of modified starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $1.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of modified starch to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $876 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 156%. The peak was 2023 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for modified starch?
The HS code for modified starch is heading 3505. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 3505.10 (92% of the value) and 3505.20 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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