Paint thinner imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported paint thinner worth $2.8 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 862 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 910 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 634 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports paint thinner from
Most of the value came from Spain (13%), France (13%), United Kingdom (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 37%. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $361K | 13% |
| France | $358K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $311K | 11% |
| Italy | $279K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $220K | 7.9% |
| Belgium | $195K | 7% |
| Germany | $158K | 5.7% |
| Austria | $130K | 4.7% |
| Egypt | $122K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $96K | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.29 per kg, close to the world average of $2.40.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paint thinner exports from Cote d'Ivoire
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported paint thinner worth $469 thousand (192 tonnes). Most of it went to Togo (47%), Senegal (16%), Cameroon (10%).
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire paint thinner imports (HS 3814): 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 3814: Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers.
Common questions
What is the value of paint thinner imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported paint thinner worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply paint thinner to Cote d'Ivoire?
Spain was the largest supplier with 13% of the value ($361 thousand), followed by France (13%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of paint thinner per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paint thinner to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 154%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export paint thinner?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $469 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Senegal and Cameroon. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for paint thinner?
The HS code for paint thinner is heading 3814. In Cote d'Ivoire all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3814.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3814 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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