Palm oil exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of palm oil by Cote d'Ivoire reached $316.9 million in 2024 (302.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 145 countries for exports of this product. That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $502.4 million.
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 | $316.9M | 302.0K t |
| 2023 | $303.5M | 273.0K t |
| 2022 | $502.4M | 386.4K t |
| 2021 | $357.2M | 311.6K t |
| 2020 | $218.3M | 221.2K t |
| 2019 | $200.9M | 275.3K t |
| 2018 | $189.1M | 227.5K t |
| 2017 | $22.0M | 36.5K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports palm oil to
Most of it went to Mali (24%), Burkina Faso (23%), Netherlands (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 1511
| 1511.90 | Refined palm oil | 67% |
| 1511.10 | Crude palm oil | 33% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1511.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, close to the world average of $1.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Palm oil imports to Cote d'Ivoire
Imports of palm oil by Cote d'Ivoire reached $86.2 million in 2024 (64.7 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Malaysia accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+523% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $49.9M | 58% |
| Indonesia | $30.4M | 35% |
| Liberia | $5.2M | 6% |
| Singapore | $553K | 0.6% |
| Lebanon | $63K | 0.1% |
| Ghana | $40K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Burkina Faso | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire palm oil exports (HS 1511): 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 1511: Palm oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of palm oil exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported palm oil worth $316.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 302.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 145 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy palm oil from Cote d'Ivoire?
Mali was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($76.2 million), followed by Burkina Faso (23%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 526% on the year.
What is the average export price of palm oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $1.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of palm oil from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $22.0 million in 2017 to $316.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $502.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $263.8 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also import palm oil?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire imported $86.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malaysia, Indonesia and Liberia. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net exporter of this product, by about $230.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for palm oil?
The HS code for palm oil is heading 1511. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 1511.90 (67% of the value) and 1511.10 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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