Railway track imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of railway track by Cote d'Ivoire reached $9.7 million in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). That is 72% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 105% 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 | $9.7M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $790K | 383 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 811 t |
| 2018 | $706K | 267 t |
| 2017 | $64K | 51 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports railway track from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+817% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $6.5M | 66% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 18% |
| India | $626K | 6.4% |
| Egypt | $238K | 2.5% |
| Luxembourg | $226K | 2.3% |
| China | $208K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $101K | 1% |
| Germany | $41K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $26K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $16K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7302
| 7302.10 | Railway rail | 63% |
| 7302.30 | Railway crossing piece | 27% |
| 7302.90 | Railway component (other) | 9.9% |
| 7302.40 | Railway fish-plate | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, close to the world average of $1.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire railway track imports (HS 7302): 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 7302: Railway or tramway track constructions of iron or steel; rails, check and track rails, switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods, sleepers, fish-plates, chair wedges, sole plates, bedplates, ties and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of railway track imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported railway track worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway track to Cote d'Ivoire?
France was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Italy (18%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 817% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway track per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $1.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of railway track to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $64 thousand in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway track?
The HS code for railway track is heading 7302. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 7302.10 (63% of the value) and 7302.30 (27%).
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