Raw cotton exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported raw cotton worth $281.2 million (145.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 149 countries for exports of this product. That is 38% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $429.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $281.2M | 145.5K t |
| 2023 | $203.2M | 89.6K t |
| 2022 | $421.1M | 224.7K t |
| 2021 | $429.4M | 252.5K t |
| 2020 | $287.4M | 183.6K t |
| 2019 | $363.3M | 212.0K t |
| 2018 | $300.0M | 161.0K t |
| 2017 | $223.2M | 119.9K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports raw cotton to
The largest buyer markets were Bangladesh (40%), Pakistan (30%), Vietnam (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.93 per kg, close to the world average of $1.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Raw cotton imports to Cote d'Ivoire
Imports of raw cotton by Cote d'Ivoire reached $122.1 million in 2024 (63.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Burkina Faso accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $122.0M | 100% |
| China | $96K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Senegal | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire raw cotton exports (HS 5201): 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 5201: Cotton; not carded or combed.
Common questions
What is the value of raw cotton exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported raw cotton worth $281.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 145.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 149 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries buy raw cotton from Cote d'Ivoire?
Bangladesh was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($111.8 million), followed by Pakistan (30%) and Vietnam (9%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 686% on the year.
What is the average export price of raw cotton per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.93 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of raw cotton from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $223.2 million in 2017 to $281.2 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2021 at $429.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $313.6 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also import raw cotton?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire imported $122.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Burkina Faso, China and Greece. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net exporter of this product, by about $159.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for raw cotton?
The HS code for raw cotton is heading 5201. In Cote d'Ivoire all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5201.00. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5201 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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