Paper notebooks and albums imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $12.5 million of paper notebooks and albums in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $12.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 3.4K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports paper notebooks and albums from
China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 55% |
| Hungary | $2.1M | 17% |
| France | $1.4M | 11% |
| India | $890K | 7.2% |
| Lebanon | $357K | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $246K | 2% |
| Poland | $92K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $90K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $73K | 0.6% |
| Tunisia | $60K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 4820
| 4820.20 | Exercise books | 45% |
| 4820.10 | Notebooks, diaries and notepads | 28% |
| 4820.40 | Multi-part forms and carbon sets | 17% |
| 4820.30 | Paper binders and folders | 6.8% |
| 4820.90 | Stationery articles (other) | 2.7% |
| 4820.50 | Sample and collection albums | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4820.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.11 per kg, close to the world average of $3.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper notebooks and albums exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire exported $1.5 million of paper notebooks and albums in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mali accounted for 85% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $1.3M | 85% |
| Benin | $184K | 12% |
| Liberia | $10K | 0.7% |
| Central African Republic | $9K | 0.6% |
| Burkina Faso | $9K | 0.6% |
| China | $6K | 0.4% |
| Sierra Leone | $4K | 0.2% |
| Guinea | $4K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| Republic of the Congo | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire paper notebooks and albums imports (HS 4820): 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 4820: Registers, account books, diaries and similar; albums for samples or collections, of paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper notebooks and albums imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported paper notebooks and albums worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper notebooks and albums to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Hungary (17%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper notebooks and albums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.11 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $3.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper notebooks and albums to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export paper notebooks and albums?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Benin and Liberia. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper notebooks and albums?
The HS code for paper notebooks and albums is heading 4820. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 4820.20 (45% of the value) and 4820.10 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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