Petrol cars 1500-3000cc imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petrol cars 1500-3000cc by Cote d'Ivoire reached $197.9 million in 2024 (20.2 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $350.7 million.
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 | $197.9M | 20.2K t |
| 2023 | $205.9M | 21.2K t |
| 2022 | $213.2M | 21.7K t |
| 2021 | $350.7M | 29.2K t |
| 2020 | $156.6M | 18.3K t |
| 2019 | $154.1M | 16.1K t |
| 2018 | $171.2M | 41.0K t |
| 2017 | $111.3M | 40.5K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports petrol cars 1500-3000cc from
The largest suppliers were Japan (31%), China (14%), South Korea (13%). Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $60.8M | 31% |
| China | $28.1M | 14% |
| South Korea | $26.2M | 13% |
| United States | $23.1M | 12% |
| Germany | $10.5M | 5.3% |
| Slovakia | $9.8M | 4.9% |
| Canada | $8.4M | 4.3% |
| France | $5.1M | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $3.5M | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $3.2M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.79 per kg, 37% below the world average of $15.63, 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.
Petrol cars 1500-3000cc exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of petrol cars 1500-3000cc by Cote d'Ivoire reached $1.5 million in 2024 (106 tonnes). Most of it went to Burkina Faso (21%), Senegal (11%), Mali (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $321K | 21% |
| Senegal | $174K | 12% |
| Mali | $156K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $127K | 8.4% |
| Nigeria | $119K | 7.8% |
| Togo | $107K | 7.1% |
| Ghana | $99K | 6.5% |
| Guinea | $81K | 5.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $76K | 5% |
| Morocco | $69K | 4.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire petrol cars 1500-3000cc imports (HS 8703.23): 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 8703.23: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars 1500-3000cc imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported petrol cars 1500-3000cc worth $197.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars 1500-3000cc to Cote d'Ivoire?
Japan was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($60.8 million), followed by China (14%) and South Korea (13%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars 1500-3000cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.79 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $15.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of petrol cars 1500-3000cc to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $111.3 million in 2017 to $197.9 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2021 at $350.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $195.1 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export petrol cars 1500-3000cc?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Senegal and Mali. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $196.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars 1500-3000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars 1500-3000cc is subheading 8703.23. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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