Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) by Cote d'Ivoire reached $39.8 million in 2024 (47.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 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 | $39.8M | 47.4K t |
| 2023 | $43.6M | 39.8K t |
| 2022 | $43.7M | 33.3K t |
| 2021 | $39.3M | 36.5K t |
| 2020 | $25.3M | 30.5K t |
| 2019 | $30.1M | 28.1K t |
| 2018 | $22.5M | 16.6K t |
| 2017 | $24.1M | 24.8K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $39.6M | 100% |
| South Korea | $70K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $69K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $32K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $20K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $13K | 0% |
| Egypt | $11K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, 23% below the world average of $1.09, 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.
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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 3907.61: Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higher.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) worth $39.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($39.6 million), followed by South Korea (0%) and Hong Kong (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $1.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.1 million in 2017 to $39.8 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2022 at $43.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity)?
The HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) is subheading 3907.61. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
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