Printed books imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printed books by Cote d'Ivoire reached $24.0 million in 2024 (8.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $24.0M | 8.7K t |
| 2023 | $20.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $24.2M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $20.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $15.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $16.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $17.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 1.7K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports printed books from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $15.6M | 65% |
| France | $4.1M | 17% |
| China | $804K | 3.4% |
| Lebanon | $688K | 2.9% |
| United States | $402K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $355K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $348K | 1.5% |
| Belarus | $221K | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $201K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $198K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 4901
| 4901.99 | Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91 | 62% |
| 4901.10 | Printed single sheets and leaflets | 37% |
| 4901.91 | Printed dictionaries and encyclopaedias | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.76 per kg, 71% below the world average of $9.39, 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.
Printed books exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire exported $1.0 million of printed books in 2024 (95 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Burkina Faso (43%), Cameroon (16%), Benin (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Sierra Leone grew fastest (+386% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire printed books imports (HS 4901): 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 4901: Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of printed books imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported printed books worth $24.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed books to Cote d'Ivoire?
India was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($15.6 million), followed by France (17%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed books per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.76 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $9.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of printed books to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $24.0 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. The peak was 2022 at $24.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.6 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export printed books?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Cameroon and Benin. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $22.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed books?
The HS code for printed books is heading 4901. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 4901.99 (62% of the value) and 4901.10 (37%).
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