Plastic-coated steel sheet imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported plastic-coated steel sheet worth $31.3 million (39.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $31.3M | 39.7K t |
| 2023 | $26.8M | 28.5K t |
| 2022 | $32.9M | 30.7K t |
| 2021 | $36.6M | 36.2K t |
| 2020 | $24.1M | 30.4K t |
| 2019 | $16.7M | 20.3K t |
| 2018 | $18.6M | 21.4K t |
| 2017 | $20.5M | 23.4K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports plastic-coated steel sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.1M | 99% |
| Morocco | $215K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $17K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 27% below the world average of $1.08, 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-coated steel sheet exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire exported $2.4 million of plastic-coated steel sheet in 2024 (827 tonnes). Nigeria alone took 98% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $2.3M | 99% |
| Gabon | $36K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire plastic-coated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.70): 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 7210.70: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated steel sheet imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported plastic-coated steel sheet worth $31.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated steel sheet to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($31.1 million), followed by Morocco (1%) and Spain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $1.08 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 steel sheet to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.5 million in 2017 to $31.3 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2021 at $36.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.9 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export plastic-coated steel sheet?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Gabon and Belgium. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $29.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet?
The HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet is subheading 7210.70. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
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