Plastic bottle imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $78.4 million of plastic bottle in 2024 (34.8 thousand tonnes). That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $78.4M | 34.8K t |
| 2023 | $58.5M | 22.4K t |
| 2022 | $74.8M | 33.0K t |
| 2021 | $44.6M | 15.2K t |
| 2020 | $32.6M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $27.3M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $28.7M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $26.5M | 10.0K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports plastic bottle from
Togo alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Togo grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3923
| 3923.21 | Polyethylene bags | 51% |
| 3923.29 | Plastic bags (other polymers) | 19% |
| 3923.90 | Plastic packing articles (other) | 8.5% |
| 3923.30 | Plastic bottles and carboys | 8.5% |
| 3923.50 | Plastic caps and closures | 6.8% |
| 3923.10 | Plastic packing cases | 5.8% |
| 3923.40 | Plastic spools and bobbins | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3923.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.25 per kg, 42% below the world average of $3.90, 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.
Plastic bottle exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of plastic bottle by Cote d'Ivoire reached $57.2 million in 2024 (25.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mali (42%), Burkina Faso (29%), Senegal (5%).
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire plastic bottle imports (HS 3923): 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 3923: Plastic articles for the conveyance or packing of goods; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bottle imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported plastic bottle worth $78.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bottle to Cote d'Ivoire?
Togo was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($46.6 million), followed by China (11%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 79 supplier countries in total. Togo grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bottle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.25 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic bottle to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.5 million in 2017 to $78.4 million in 2024, an increase of 196%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $46.4 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export plastic bottle?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $57.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Burkina Faso and Senegal. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $21.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bottle?
The HS code for plastic bottle is heading 3923. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 3923.21 (51% of the value) and 3923.29 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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