Plaited products imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported plaited products worth $3.8 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 67% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 67% 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 | $3.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 838 t |
| 2019 | $745K | 417 t |
| 2018 | $418K | 204 t |
| 2017 | $105K | 11 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports plaited products from
One supplier dominates: Togo accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $3.5M | 92% |
| India | $236K | 6.2% |
| France | $47K | 1.2% |
| China | $14K | 0.4% |
| Ghana | $9K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $7K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| Tunisia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4601
| 4601.99 | Plaited synthetic fiber products | 99% |
| 4601.29 | Vegetable fiber mats and matting | 0.4% |
| 4601.92 | Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials: (not mats, matting or screens), of bamboo | 0.1% |
| 4601.22 | Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials: mats, matting and screens, of rattan | 0.1% |
| 4601.94 | Plaited vegetable fiber products | 0% |
| 4601.21 | Bamboo mats and matting | 0% |
| 4601.93 | Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials: (not mats, matting or screens), of rattan | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4601.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.00 per kg, 26% below the world average of $2.70, 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.
Plaited products exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of plaited products by Cote d'Ivoire reached $3.5 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Mali (48%), Ghana (31%), Burkina Faso (20%).
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire plaited products imports (HS 4601): 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 4601: Plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, assembled into strips or not; plaiting materials, plaits and the like bound together in parallel strands or woven in sheet form, finished articles or not.
Common questions
What is the value of plaited products imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported plaited products worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply plaited products to Cote d'Ivoire?
Togo was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by India (6%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Ghana grew fastest among the top ten, up 185% on the year.
What is the average import price of plaited products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.00 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $2.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plaited products to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $104 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export plaited products?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Ghana and Burkina Faso. That compares with imports of $3.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for plaited products?
The HS code for plaited products is heading 4601. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 4601.99 (99% of the value) and 4601.29 (0%).
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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