Nickel ore exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of nickel ore by Cote d'Ivoire reached $59.3 million in 2024 (1.16 million tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 43% from 2023. Across 2018-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $161.2 million.
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 | $59.3M | 1.16M t |
| 2023 | $105.0M | 1.80M t |
| 2022 | $150.4M | 2.09M t |
| 2021 | $161.2M | 2.15M t |
| 2020 | $130.3M | 1.82M t |
| 2019 | $125.2M | 1.53M t |
| 2018 | $42.0M | 523.5K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports nickel ore to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $57.3M | 97% |
| Albania | $2.0M | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.05 per kg, 44% below the world average of $0.09, 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 nickel ore exports (HS 2604): 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 2604: Nickel ores and concentrates.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel ore exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported nickel ore worth $59.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.16 million tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 59 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries buy nickel ore from Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest buyer with 97% of the value ($57.3 million), followed by Albania (3%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 786% on the year.
What is the average export price of nickel ore per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.05 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $0.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of nickel ore from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $42.0 million in 2018 to $59.3 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2021 at $161.2 million. Over 7 years the average was $110.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel ore?
The HS code for nickel ore is heading 2604. In Cote d'Ivoire all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2604.00. It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2604 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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