Optical fibres and lenses imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of optical fibres and lenses by Cote d'Ivoire reached $6.4 million in 2024 (150 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $6.4M | 150 t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 76 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 46 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 27 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 156 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 35 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 269 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 15 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports optical fibres and lenses from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 64% |
| Tunisia | $1.4M | 21% |
| India | $518K | 8.1% |
| France | $260K | 4.1% |
| Poland | $57K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $15K | 0.2% |
| United States | $14K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9001
| 9001.10 | Optical fibre cables | 70% |
| 9001.50 | Plastic spectacle lenses | 29% |
| 9001.90 | Optical elements (other) | 0.6% |
| 9001.40 | Glass spectacle lenses | 0.4% |
| 9001.20 | Optical polarising material | 0.1% |
| 9001.30 | Contact lenses | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.67 per kg, 37% below the world average of $67.96, 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 optical fibres and lenses imports (HS 9001): 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 9001: Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables not of heading no. 8544; sheets, plates of polarising material; lenses, prisms, mirrors, of any material; unmounted; not non optical glass.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fibres and lenses imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported optical fibres and lenses worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 150 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fibres and lenses to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Tunisia (21%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fibres and lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $42.67 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $67.96 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 fibres and lenses to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 415%. The peak was 2023 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fibres and lenses?
The HS code for optical fibres and lenses is heading 9001. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 9001.10 (70% of the value) and 9001.50 (29%).
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