Plastic building materials (other) imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $5.7 million of plastic building materials (other) in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $5.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 1.6K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports plastic building materials (other) from
Most of the value came from China (42%), Ghana (14%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 42% |
| Ghana | $812K | 14% |
| France | $796K | 14% |
| Turkey | $339K | 6% |
| Spain | $212K | 3.7% |
| Canada | $195K | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $140K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $113K | 2% |
| Morocco | $104K | 1.8% |
| India | $88K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 per kg, 59% below the world average of $3.24, 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 building materials (other) exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire exported $202 thousand of plastic building materials (other) in 2024 (114 tonnes). Mozambique alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $140K | 69% |
| Burkina Faso | $18K | 9.1% |
| Senegal | $17K | 8.2% |
| DR Congo | $16K | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 2.2% |
| Mali | $2K | 1.1% |
| Guinea | $2K | 1% |
| Benin | $2K | 0.8% |
| Togo | $1K | 0.4% |
| Norway | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire plastic building materials (other) imports (HS 3925.90): 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 3925.90: Plastics: builders' ware, n.e.c. or included in heading no. 3925.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic building materials (other) imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported plastic building materials (other) worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic building materials (other) to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Ghana (14%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Ghana grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic building materials (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $3.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic building materials (other) to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. The peak was 2022 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export plastic building materials (other)?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $202 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Burkina Faso and Senegal. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic building materials (other)?
The HS code for plastic building materials (other) is subheading 3925.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3925 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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