Palm kernel cake exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported palm kernel cake worth $11.5 million (68.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 69 countries. Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $11.5M | 68.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 60.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 60.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 48.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 42.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 39.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 45.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 37.0K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports palm kernel cake to
The largest buyer markets were Portugal (48%), Ireland (37%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $5.6M | 49% |
| Ireland | $4.3M | 37% |
| United Kingdom | $908K | 7.9% |
| South Africa | $367K | 3.2% |
| Senegal | $288K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $42K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $36K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $16K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.1% |
| Mali | $4K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.17 per kg, close to the world average of $0.18.
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 palm kernel cake exports (HS 2306.60): 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 2306.60: Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of palm nuts or kernels oils.
Common questions
What is the value of palm kernel cake exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported palm kernel cake worth $11.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 68.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 69 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy palm kernel cake from Cote d'Ivoire?
Portugal was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Ireland (37%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 14 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of palm kernel cake per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.17 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $0.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of palm kernel cake from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $11.5 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for palm kernel cake?
The HS code for palm kernel cake is subheading 2306.60. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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