Rice imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rice by Cote d'Ivoire reached $1.09 billion in 2024 (1.65 million tonnes). It ranks 7th of 223 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 53% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $1.09B | 1.65M t |
| 2023 | $711.6M | 1.33M t |
| 2022 | $820.9M | 1.62M t |
| 2021 | $748.0M | 1.47M t |
| 2020 | $551.8M | 1.11M t |
| 2019 | $627.8M | 1.46M t |
| 2018 | $691.0M | 1.51M t |
| 2017 | $532.9M | 1.52M t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports rice from
The largest suppliers were Vietnam (32%), India (30%), Thailand (17%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $345.9M | 32% |
| India | $330.9M | 31% |
| Thailand | $188.6M | 17% |
| Pakistan | $124.4M | 12% |
| China | $34.8M | 3.2% |
| Myanmar | $26.5M | 2.4% |
| United States | $22.3M | 2.1% |
| Cambodia | $7.4M | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $2.6M | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $1.4M | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1006
| 1006.30 | Milled rice | 79% |
| 1006.40 | Broken rice | 21% |
| 1006.20 | Brown rice | 0.1% |
| 1006.10 | Paddy rice | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rice exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of rice by Cote d'Ivoire reached $4.1 million in 2024 (8.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Burkina Faso (49%), Mali (25%), Liberia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest (+551% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $2.0M | 49% |
| Mali | $1.0M | 25% |
| Liberia | $585K | 14% |
| Togo | $347K | 8.4% |
| Niger | $105K | 2.5% |
| Ghana | $34K | 0.8% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| Madagascar | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire rice imports (HS 1006): 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 1006: Rice.
Common questions
What is the value of rice imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported rice worth $1.09 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.65 million tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 223 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply rice to Cote d'Ivoire?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($345.9 million), followed by India (30%) and Thailand (17%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Myanmar grew fastest among the top ten, up 474% on the year.
What is the average import price of rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rice to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $532.9 million in 2017 to $1.09 billion in 2024, an increase of 104%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $721.3 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export rice?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Mali and Liberia. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $1.08 billion a year.
What is the HS code for rice?
The HS code for rice is heading 1006. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 1006.30 (79% of the value) and 1006.40 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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