Piston engine imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of piston engine by Cote d'Ivoire reached $6.5 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.4 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 | $6.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 871 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports piston engine from
Most of the value came from China (35%), Japan (21%), Canada (6%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+904% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 35% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 21% |
| Canada | $402K | 6.2% |
| South Korea | $401K | 6.2% |
| France | $349K | 5.3% |
| Spain | $284K | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $279K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $259K | 4% |
| United States | $124K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $122K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8407
| 8407.34 | Vehicle engines over 1 litre | 26% |
| 8407.21 | Outboard marine motors | 23% |
| 8407.32 | Vehicle engines 50-250cc | 20% |
| 8407.90 | Rotary piston engines (other) | 15% |
| 8407.33 | Vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre | 7.3% |
| 8407.10 | Aircraft piston engines | 5.9% |
| 8407.31 | Vehicle engines 50cc or less | 1.9% |
| 8407.29 | Marine inboard engines | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.68 per kg, 91% below the world average of $17.78, 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.
Piston engine exports from Cote d'Ivoire
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported piston engine worth $282 thousand (11 tonnes). Most of it went to France (46%), Nigeria (18%), Israel (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest (+566% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $129K | 46% |
| Nigeria | $51K | 18% |
| Israel | $30K | 11% |
| Guinea | $21K | 7.3% |
| Switzerland | $16K | 5.8% |
| United States | $13K | 4.5% |
| Ghana | $9K | 3.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $7K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.9% |
| Togo | $2K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire piston engine imports (HS 8407): 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 8407: Reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of piston engine imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported piston engine worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply piston engine to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Japan (21%) and Canada (6%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 904% on the year.
What is the average import price of piston engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024, 91% below the world average of $17.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of piston engine to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 224%. The peak was 2021 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export piston engine?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $282 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Nigeria and Israel. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for piston engine?
The HS code for piston engine is heading 8407. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 8407.34 (26% of the value) and 8407.21 (23%).
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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