Plastic-coated fabric imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported plastic-coated fabric worth $16.9 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 348% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $16.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 3.2K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports plastic-coated fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+402% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.2M | 96% |
| Canada | $326K | 1.9% |
| India | $119K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $78K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $73K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $26K | 0.2% |
| France | $17K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $14K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $13K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5903
| 5903.10 | PVC-coated fabric | 92% |
| 5903.20 | Polyurethane-coated fabric | 5.5% |
| 5903.90 | Plastic-coated textile fabric | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.01 per kg, close to the world average of $7.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire plastic-coated fabric imports (HS 5903): 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 5903: Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading no. 5902.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated fabric imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported plastic-coated fabric worth $16.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 348% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated fabric to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($16.2 million), followed by Canada (2%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 623% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.01 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $7.42 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-coated fabric to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $16.9 million in 2024, an increase of 168%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export plastic-coated fabric?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $281 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Togo and Slovenia. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $16.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated fabric?
The HS code for plastic-coated fabric is heading 5903. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 5903.10 (92% of the value) and 5903.20 (5%).
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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