Natural rubber exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire exported $2.69 billion of natural rubber in 2024 (1.80 million tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 129 countries for exports of this product. That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.69B | 1.80M t |
| 2023 | $2.31B | 2.08M t |
| 2022 | $2.21B | 1.57M t |
| 2021 | $1.77B | 1.33M t |
| 2020 | $1.16B | 1.12M t |
| 2019 | $1.28B | 964.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.01B | 764.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.15B | 696.2K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports natural rubber to
The largest buyer markets were China (21%), Malaysia (12%), India (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $573.4M | 21% |
| Malaysia | $315.8M | 12% |
| India | $234.3M | 8.7% |
| United States | $206.0M | 7.6% |
| Turkey | $148.1M | 5.5% |
| Spain | $143.2M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $133.1M | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $98.2M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $86.0M | 3.2% |
| Hungary | $72.7M | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 4001
| 4001.22 | Technically specified natural rubber | 90% |
| 4001.29 | Natural rubber (other forms) | 4.4% |
| 4001.10 | Natural rubber latex | 4.2% |
| 4001.21 | Smoked rubber sheets | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4001.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.50 per kg, close to the world average of $1.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Natural rubber imports to Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire imported $465 thousand of natural rubber in 2024 (459 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Spain (42%), India (26%), Peru (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $194K | 42% |
| India | $120K | 26% |
| Peru | $64K | 14% |
| Malaysia | $55K | 12% |
| Guinea | $17K | 3.7% |
| United States | $8K | 1.6% |
| France | $7K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $0K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire natural rubber exports (HS 4001): 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 4001: Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of natural rubber exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported natural rubber worth $2.69 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.80 million tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 129 countries worldwide, with 16% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy natural rubber from Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($573.4 million), followed by Malaysia (12%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 69 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average export price of natural rubber per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.50 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $1.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of natural rubber from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.15 billion in 2017 to $2.69 billion in 2024, an increase of 134%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.70 billion a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also import natural rubber?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire imported $465 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, India and Peru. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.69 billion a year.
What is the HS code for natural rubber?
The HS code for natural rubber is heading 4001. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 4001.22 (89% of the value) and 4001.29 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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