Pigment imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $19.9 million of pigment in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). That is 3% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $19.9M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $19.3M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $22.6M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $21.6M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $17.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $18.0M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $24.1M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 5.6K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports pigment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.3M | 62% |
| South Korea | $891K | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $738K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $730K | 3.7% |
| India | $727K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $568K | 2.9% |
| Luxembourg | $543K | 2.7% |
| Colombia | $504K | 2.5% |
| Egypt | $466K | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $310K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 3206
| 3206.11 | Titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) | 64% |
| 3206.49 | Pigments and preparations (other) | 25% |
| 3206.20 | Chromium compound pigments | 5.8% |
| 3206.19 | Titanium dioxide pigments (standard) | 5.3% |
| 3206.41 | Ultramarine pigments | 0.6% |
| 3206.50 | Inorganic luminophores | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3206.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.50 per kg, close to the world average of $3.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire pigment imports (HS 3206): 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 3206: Colouring matter and preparations thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 3203, 3204, 3205; inorganic products, kind used as luminophores whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of pigment imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported pigment worth $19.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply pigment to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($12.3 million), followed by South Korea (4%) and Belgium (4%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Colombia grew fastest among the top ten, up 255% on the year.
What is the average import price of pigment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.50 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $3.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pigment to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $19.9 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2018 at $24.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.2 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export pigment?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $938 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Angola and Togo. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $19.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pigment?
The HS code for pigment is heading 3206. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 3206.11 (64% of the value) and 3206.49 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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