Plastic sheet imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $43.5 million of plastic sheet in 2024 (15.6 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $54.9 million.
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 | $43.5M | 15.6K t |
| 2023 | $54.9M | 21.2K t |
| 2022 | $50.1M | 15.1K t |
| 2021 | $46.0M | 15.9K t |
| 2020 | $37.5M | 14.2K t |
| 2019 | $31.7M | 12.1K t |
| 2018 | $33.7M | 12.4K t |
| 2017 | $24.4M | 8.9K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports plastic sheet from
Most of the value came from China (16%), Germany (15%), India (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.0M | 16% |
| Germany | $6.4M | 15% |
| India | $5.2M | 12% |
| Togo | $4.8M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.2M | 7.4% |
| France | $2.3M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 4.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 3% |
Product types under HS 3920
| 3920.20 | Polypropylene film and sheet | 47% |
| 3920.10 | Polyethylene film and sheet | 17% |
| 3920.49 | Rigid PVC film and sheet | 10% |
| 3920.62 | Polyethylene terephthalate film | 9.3% |
| 3920.99 | Plastic film and sheet (other) | 4.9% |
| 3920.30 | Polystyrene film and sheet | 4.7% |
| 3920.43 | Plasticized PVC film and sheet | 2.5% |
| 3920.69 | Polyester film and sheet (other) | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3920.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.78 per kg, close to the world average of $3.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic sheet exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of plastic sheet by Cote d'Ivoire reached $16.4 million in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mali accounted for 67% of the value.
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire plastic sheet imports (HS 3920): 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 3920: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive); non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sheet imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported plastic sheet worth $43.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sheet to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Germany (15%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.78 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $3.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic sheet to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.4 million in 2017 to $43.5 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2023 at $54.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.2 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export plastic sheet?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $16.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Burkina Faso and Togo. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $27.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sheet?
The HS code for plastic sheet is heading 3920. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 3920.20 (47% of the value) and 3920.10 (17%).
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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