Optical fiber cable imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of optical fiber cable by Cote d'Ivoire reached $13.2 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 45% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $26.4 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 | $13.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $23.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 830 t |
| 2020 | $16.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $26.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $20.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.1M | 2.0K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports optical fiber cable from
China alone supplied 70% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.2M | 70% |
| France | $1.6M | 12% |
| Morocco | $813K | 6.2% |
| Spain | $557K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $453K | 3.4% |
| Slovakia | $103K | 0.8% |
| India | $89K | 0.7% |
| Norway | $61K | 0.5% |
| Ghana | $46K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.53 per kg, 43% below the world average of $13.19, 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.
Optical fiber cable exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire exported $395 thousand of optical fiber cable in 2024 (39 tonnes). Burkina Faso alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $214K | 54% |
| United Kingdom | $75K | 19% |
| Senegal | $39K | 10% |
| Benin | $28K | 7.1% |
| Norway | $14K | 3.6% |
| Mali | $10K | 2.4% |
| Ghana | $9K | 2.4% |
| Liberia | $5K | 1.3% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $1K | 0.1% |
| Togo | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire optical fiber cable imports (HS 8544.70): 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 8544.70: Insulated electric conductors: optical fibre cables.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fiber cable imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported optical fiber cable worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fiber cable to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by France (12%) and Morocco (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 802% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fiber cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.53 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $13.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of optical fiber cable to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.1 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2019 at $26.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.9 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export optical fiber cable?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $395 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, the United Kingdom and Senegal. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fiber cable?
The HS code for optical fiber cable is subheading 8544.70. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8544 page.
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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