Petrol generator sets imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported petrol generator sets worth $7.4 million (945 tonnes). Value rose 158% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 49% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $39.1 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 | $7.4M | 945 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 500 t |
| 2022 | $19.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $39.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 212 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 222 t |
| 2017 | $451K | 45 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports petrol generator sets from
United Kingdom alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+291% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $5.8M | 79% |
| China | $694K | 9.4% |
| Portugal | $614K | 8.3% |
| Togo | $49K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $41K | 0.6% |
| France | $30K | 0.4% |
| Lebanon | $23K | 0.3% |
| India | $19K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $15K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $13K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.79 per kg, 22% below the world average of $9.94, 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.
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire petrol generator sets imports (HS 8502.20): 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 8502.20: Electric generating sets: with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol generator sets imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported petrol generator sets worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 945 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 158% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol generator sets to Cote d'Ivoire?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by China (9%) and Portugal (8%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 309% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol generator sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.79 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $9.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of petrol generator sets to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $451 thousand in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $39.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol generator sets?
The HS code for petrol generator sets is subheading 8502.20. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8502 page.
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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