PVC imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $47.0 million of pvc in 2024 (57.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 3% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $80.8 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 | $47.0M | 57.9K t |
| 2023 | $48.7M | 55.4K t |
| 2022 | $78.6M | 56.1K t |
| 2021 | $80.8M | 51.0K t |
| 2020 | $51.2M | 57.9K t |
| 2019 | $43.1M | 49.5K t |
| 2018 | $41.2M | 44.9K t |
| 2017 | $44.0M | 49.2K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports pvc from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $29.5M | 63% |
| China | $12.7M | 27% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $525K | 1.1% |
| Portugal | $355K | 0.8% |
| France | $292K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $282K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $234K | 0.5% |
| Norway | $133K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3904
| 3904.10 | Polyvinyl chloride (pure) | 91% |
| 3904.22 | Plasticized PVC compounds | 5.8% |
| 3904.90 | Halogenated olefin polymers (other) | 1.5% |
| 3904.30 | Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer | 0.7% |
| 3904.69 | Fluoropolymers (other) | 0.6% |
| 3904.21 | Rigid PVC compounds | 0.2% |
| 3904.61 | Polytetrafluoroethylene | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 35% below the world average of $1.25, 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.
PVC exports from Cote d'Ivoire
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported pvc worth $2.9 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Senegal accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+773% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire pvc imports (HS 3904): 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 3904: Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of pvc imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported pvc worth $47.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply pvc to Cote d'Ivoire?
The United States was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($29.5 million), followed by China (27%) and Belgium (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 264% on the year.
What is the average import price of pvc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $1.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pvc to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.0 million in 2017 to $47.0 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $80.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $54.3 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export pvc?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Ghana and Mali. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $44.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for pvc?
The HS code for pvc is heading 3904. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 3904.10 (91% of the value) and 3904.22 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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