Plastic bottles and carboys exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported plastic bottles and carboys worth $15.1 million (8.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $22.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.1M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $18.8M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $17.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $21.8M | 10.6K t |
| 2020 | $18.5M | 9.7K t |
| 2019 | $21.0M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $22.4M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 2.8K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports plastic bottles and carboys to
Burkina Faso alone took 54% of it.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.90 per kg, 50% below the world average of $3.80, 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 bottles and carboys imports to Cote d'Ivoire
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported plastic bottles and carboys worth $6.6 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (30%), Turkey (14%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Togo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 30% |
| Turkey | $960K | 15% |
| France | $797K | 12% |
| Senegal | $700K | 11% |
| Spain | $573K | 8.7% |
| Italy | $542K | 8.2% |
| India | $447K | 6.8% |
| Egypt | $150K | 2.3% |
| Togo | $110K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $85K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire plastic bottles and carboys exports (HS 3923.30): 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 3923.30: Plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bottles and carboys exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported plastic bottles and carboys worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic bottles and carboys from Cote d'Ivoire?
Burkina Faso was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by Mali (23%) and Senegal (14%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. Guinea grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic bottles and carboys per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $3.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of plastic bottles and carboys from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. The peak was 2018 at $22.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.7 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also import plastic bottles and carboys?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire imported $6.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and France. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bottles and carboys?
The HS code for plastic bottles and carboys is subheading 3923.30. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 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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