Plastic film imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $12.1 million of plastic film in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 16% more than in 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 | $12.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 2.3K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports plastic film from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (30%), China (23%), France (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+781% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $3.6M | 30% |
| China | $2.8M | 23% |
| France | $1.2M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $855K | 7% |
| Italy | $647K | 5.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $646K | 5.3% |
| Taiwan | $526K | 4.3% |
| India | $367K | 3% |
| Turkey | $305K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $218K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 3921
| 3921.90 | Non-cellular plastic film | 70% |
| 3921.19 | Cellular plastic film | 12% |
| 3921.12 | Cellular PVC foam sheet | 11% |
| 3921.13 | Polyurethane foam sheet | 3.8% |
| 3921.11 | Expanded polystyrene film and sheet | 2.7% |
| 3921.14 | Cellophane film (cellular) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3921.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.09 per kg, close to the world average of $4.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic film exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of plastic film by Cote d'Ivoire reached $9.9 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mali (50%), Senegal (32%), Guinea (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
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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 3921: Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic film imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported plastic film worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic film to Cote d'Ivoire?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by China (23%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 781% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.09 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $4.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic film to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2022 at $13.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export plastic film?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $9.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Senegal and Guinea. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic film?
The HS code for plastic film is heading 3921. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 3921.90 (70% of the value) and 3921.19 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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