Polyethylene imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyethylene by Cote d'Ivoire reached $228.1 million in 2024 (202.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $228.1M | 202.1K t |
| 2023 | $242.1M | 212.2K t |
| 2022 | $265.7M | 184.0K t |
| 2021 | $192.6M | 147.6K t |
| 2020 | $151.3M | 163.1K t |
| 2019 | $158.0M | 149.5K t |
| 2018 | $149.2M | 115.4K t |
| 2017 | $43.4M | 38.0K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports polyethylene from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (38%), United States (23%), South Korea (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $86.8M | 38% |
| United States | $51.6M | 23% |
| South Korea | $22.9M | 10% |
| Qatar | $18.1M | 8% |
| China | $9.3M | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.1M | 3.6% |
| Kuwait | $5.7M | 2.5% |
| France | $3.7M | 1.6% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 1.4% |
| Egypt | $2.7M | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 3901
| 3901.20 | High-density polyethylene | 54% |
| 3901.10 | Low-density polyethylene | 33% |
| 3901.40 | Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer | 6.1% |
| 3901.30 | Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer | 3.3% |
| 3901.90 | Ethylene polymers (other) | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, close to the world average of $1.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene exports from Cote d'Ivoire
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported polyethylene worth $332 thousand (220 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Senegal accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest (+520% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $183K | 55% |
| Togo | $66K | 20% |
| Burkina Faso | $41K | 12% |
| Mali | $33K | 9.9% |
| India | $10K | 2.9% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire polyethylene imports (HS 3901): 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 3901: Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported polyethylene worth $228.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 202.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene to Cote d'Ivoire?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($86.8 million), followed by the United States (23%) and South Korea (10%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 947% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyethylene to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.4 million in 2017 to $228.1 million in 2024, an increase of 426%. The peak was 2022 at $265.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $178.8 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export polyethylene?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $332 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Togo and Burkina Faso. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $227.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene?
The HS code for polyethylene is heading 3901. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 3901.20 (54% of the value) and 3901.10 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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