Polystyrene imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polystyrene by Cote d'Ivoire reached $2.7 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.1 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 | $2.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $884K | 639 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports polystyrene from
Most of the value came from Egypt (23%), China (22%), Taiwan (19%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $629K | 23% |
| China | $595K | 22% |
| Taiwan | $510K | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $206K | 7.6% |
| Tunisia | $176K | 6.5% |
| South Korea | $109K | 4% |
| France | $100K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $82K | 3% |
| Belgium | $71K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $68K | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 3903
| 3903.90 | Styrene polymers (other) | 62% |
| 3903.19 | Polystyrene resin | 32% |
| 3903.30 | Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene | 3% |
| 3903.11 | Expandable polystyrene beads | 2.8% |
| 3903.20 | Styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.52 per kg, close to the world average of $1.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire polystyrene imports (HS 3903): 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 3903: Polymers of styrene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polystyrene imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported polystyrene worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply polystyrene to Cote d'Ivoire?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($629 thousand), followed by China (22%) and Taiwan (19%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of polystyrene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $1.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polystyrene to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $884 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 206%. The peak was 2022 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polystyrene?
The HS code for polystyrene is heading 3903. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 3903.90 (62% of the value) and 3903.19 (32%).
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