Public transit buses imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported public transit buses worth $71.2 million (8.4 thousand tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $101.0 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 | $71.2M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $79.1M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $77.3M | 11.8K t |
| 2021 | $82.7M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $86.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $93.1M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $65.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $101.0M | 11.0K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports public transit buses from
China alone supplied 61% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $43.4M | 61% |
| Japan | $7.6M | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $7.3M | 10% |
| South Korea | $4.1M | 5.8% |
| Egypt | $2.2M | 3.1% |
| India | $1.9M | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| Italy | $931K | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $821K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $467K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8702
| 8702.10 | Diesel buses | 93% |
| 8702.90 | Buses (other power types) | 2.3% |
| 8702.40 | Electric buses | 2.1% |
| 8702.30 | Hybrid diesel-electric buses (used) | 1.5% |
| 8702.20 | Hybrid diesel-electric buses | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8702.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.47 per kg, 29% below the world average of $11.87, 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.
Public transit buses exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire exported $1.6 million of public transit buses in 2024 (246 tonnes). Burkina Faso alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $850K | 55% |
| Liberia | $177K | 11% |
| Benin | $167K | 11% |
| Togo | $125K | 8.1% |
| Mali | $114K | 7.3% |
| Gabon | $75K | 4.8% |
| Republic of the Congo | $25K | 1.6% |
| Guinea | $20K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire public transit buses imports (HS 8702): 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 8702: Vehicles; public transport passenger type.
Common questions
What is the value of public transit buses imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported public transit buses worth $71.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply public transit buses to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($43.4 million), followed by Japan (11%) and the Czech Republic (10%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average import price of public transit buses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.47 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $11.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of public transit buses to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $101.0 million in 2017 to $71.2 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2017 at $101.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $82.1 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export public transit buses?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Liberia and Benin. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $69.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for public transit buses?
The HS code for public transit buses is heading 8702. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 8702.10 (93% of the value) and 8702.90 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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