Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) worth $44.7 million (23.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 94% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 65% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44.7M | 23.9K t |
| 2023 | $23.1M | 13.9K t |
| 2022 | $14.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $14.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 777 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) to
One buyer market dominates: Benin accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.87 per kg, 38% below the world average of $3.00, 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.
Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imports to Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire imported $12.4 million of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Morocco (38%), Ghana (31%), India (8%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+431% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $4.7M | 38% |
| Ghana | $3.8M | 31% |
| India | $969K | 7.8% |
| China | $657K | 5.3% |
| Switzerland | $506K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $456K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $332K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $284K | 2.3% |
| Romania | $242K | 2% |
| United States | $172K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) exports (HS 3917.21): 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 3917.21: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of ethylene.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) worth $44.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 143 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 94% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) from Cote d'Ivoire?
Benin was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($22.5 million), followed by Guinea (17%) and Burkina Faso (15%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Benin grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.87 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $3.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $44.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.1 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also import polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid)?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire imported $12.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Morocco, Ghana and India. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net exporter of this product, by about $32.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid)?
The HS code for polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) is subheading 3917.21. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
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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