Pasta exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire exported $44.4 million of pasta in 2024 (60.0 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $44.4M | 60.0K t |
| 2023 | $43.4M | 49.6K t |
| 2022 | $35.1M | 49.4K t |
| 2021 | $36.6M | 60.4K t |
| 2020 | $33.4M | 59.1K t |
| 2019 | $25.7M | 49.8K t |
| 2018 | $28.0M | 50.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 17.5K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports pasta to
One buyer market dominates: Burkina Faso accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1902
| 1902.19 | Dried pasta | 92% |
| 1902.40 | Couscous | 7.1% |
| 1902.30 | Ready-to-eat pasta | 0.6% |
| 1902.11 | Dried egg pasta | 0% |
| 1902.20 | Stuffed pasta | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1902.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, 61% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
Pasta imports to Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire imported $11.1 million of pasta in 2024 (9.0 thousand tonnes). Turkey alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire pasta exports (HS 1902): 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 1902: Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of pasta exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported pasta worth $44.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 60.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy pasta from Cote d'Ivoire?
Burkina Faso was the largest buyer with 83% of the value ($37.0 million), followed by France (7%) and Ghana (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Guinea grew fastest among the top ten, up 770% on the year.
What is the average export price of pasta per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of pasta from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $44.4 million in 2024, an increase of 510%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $31.7 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also import pasta?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire imported $11.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, France and Egypt. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net exporter of this product, by about $33.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pasta?
The HS code for pasta is heading 1902. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 1902.19 (92% of the value) and 1902.40 (7%).
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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