Prepared explosive imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared explosive by Cote d'Ivoire reached $6.9 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 77% 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 | $6.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 947 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 540 t |
| 2017 | $125K | 1 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports prepared explosive from
Most of the value came from France (44%), Spain (33%), Brazil (12%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+241% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.0M | 44% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 33% |
| Brazil | $820K | 12% |
| South Africa | $249K | 3.6% |
| Burkina Faso | $155K | 2.3% |
| Sweden | $151K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $119K | 1.7% |
| Ghana | $70K | 1% |
| Germany | $47K | 0.7% |
| United States | $39K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.04 per kg, 38% above the world average of $3.66. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared explosive exports from Cote d'Ivoire
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported prepared explosive worth $344 thousand (76 tonnes). Burkina Faso alone took 88% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $305K | 89% |
| Ghana | $40K | 12% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire prepared explosive imports (HS 3602): 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 3602: Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared explosive imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported prepared explosive worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared explosive to Cote d'Ivoire?
France was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Spain (33%) and Brazil (12%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 335% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared explosive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.04 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $3.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared explosive to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $125 thousand in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export prepared explosive?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $344 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso and Ghana. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared explosive?
The HS code for prepared explosive is heading 3602. In Cote d'Ivoire all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3602.00. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3602 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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