Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes by Cote d'Ivoire reached $21.1 million in 2024 (20.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $30.3 million.
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 | $21.1M | 20.3K t |
| 2023 | $27.3M | 16.9K t |
| 2022 | $30.3M | 16.8K t |
| 2021 | $21.5M | 17.0K t |
| 2020 | $21.2M | 21.1K t |
| 2019 | $24.4M | 21.3K t |
| 2018 | $24.6M | 19.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 4.4K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes to
The largest buyer markets were Burkina Faso (37%), Mali (28%), Benin (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $7.7M | 37% |
| Mali | $6.0M | 28% |
| Benin | $2.7M | 13% |
| Senegal | $1.0M | 4.8% |
| Togo | $693K | 3.3% |
| Chad | $637K | 3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $509K | 2.4% |
| Guinea | $389K | 1.8% |
| Mauritania | $353K | 1.7% |
| Gabon | $337K | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, 54% below the world average of $2.25, 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.
Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imports to Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire imported $3.4 million of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Ghana (29%), China (25%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $974K | 29% |
| China | $835K | 25% |
| India | $477K | 14% |
| Morocco | $453K | 14% |
| Turkey | $187K | 5.6% |
| Spain | $161K | 4.8% |
| Italy | $113K | 3.4% |
| France | $40K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.6% |
| Norway | $19K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes exports (HS 3917.23): 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 3917.23: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes worth $21.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 152 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes from Cote d'Ivoire?
Burkina Faso was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Mali (28%) and Benin (13%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Senegal grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $2.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $21.1 million in 2024, an increase of 348%. The peak was 2022 at $30.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.9 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also import polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire imported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ghana, China and India. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes is subheading 3917.23. 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?
Shipment-level records for Cote d'Ivoire reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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