Polyurethane imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $11.9 million of polyurethane in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 56% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $11.9M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 9.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 10.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 4.6K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports polyurethane from
Most of the value came from India (21%), United Kingdom (12%), China (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+374% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.4M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 12% |
| China | $1.4M | 12% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $787K | 6.6% |
| Germany | $769K | 6.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $736K | 6.2% |
| Italy | $663K | 5.6% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $515K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $457K | 3.9% |
Product types under HS 3909
| 3909.50 | Polyurethane resins | 42% |
| 3909.10 | Urea-formaldehyde resins | 36% |
| 3909.20 | Melamine-formaldehyde resins | 12% |
| 3909.31 | Polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate | 8.4% |
| 3909.40 | Phenol-formaldehyde resins | 1.4% |
| 3909.39 | Amino resins (other) | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.54 per kg, 26% below the world average of $2.07, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire polyurethane imports (HS 3909): 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 3909: Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyurethane imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported polyurethane worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyurethane to Cote d'Ivoire?
India was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (12%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 374% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyurethane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.54 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $2.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyurethane to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 166%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyurethane?
The HS code for polyurethane is heading 3909. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 3909.50 (42% of the value) and 3909.10 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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