Onions and garlic imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of onions and garlic by Cote d'Ivoire reached $73.7 million in 2024 (325.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $73.7M | 325.8K t |
| 2023 | $88.5M | 273.1K t |
| 2022 | $51.2M | 300.2K t |
| 2021 | $50.5M | 284.9K t |
| 2020 | $44.0M | 250.3K t |
| 2019 | $35.8M | 214.2K t |
| 2018 | $38.2M | 205.7K t |
| 2017 | $26.0M | 129.3K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports onions and garlic from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (39%), Nigeria (26%), China (20%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 0703
| 0703.10 | Fresh onions | 81% |
| 0703.20 | Fresh garlic | 19% |
| 0703.90 | Leeks and shallots | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.23 per kg, 70% below the world average of $0.76, 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.
Onions and garlic exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of onions and garlic by Cote d'Ivoire reached $1.6 million in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mali (46%), Burkina Faso (30%), Ghana (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+529% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $744K | 46% |
| Burkina Faso | $490K | 30% |
| Ghana | $327K | 20% |
| Liberia | $37K | 2.3% |
| Guinea | $20K | 1.2% |
| Togo | $9K | 0.6% |
| France | $7K | 0.4% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
| Republic of the Congo | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire onions and garlic imports (HS 0703): 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 0703: Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of onions and garlic imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported onions and garlic worth $73.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 325.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply onions and garlic to Cote d'Ivoire?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($28.8 million), followed by Nigeria (26%) and China (20%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Nigeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 917% on the year.
What is the average import price of onions and garlic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $0.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of onions and garlic to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.0 million in 2017 to $73.7 million in 2024, an increase of 183%. The peak was 2023 at $88.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.0 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export onions and garlic?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $72.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for onions and garlic?
The HS code for onions and garlic is heading 0703. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 0703.10 (81% of the value) and 0703.20 (19%).
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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