Rough wood exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of rough wood by Cote d'Ivoire reached $3.4 million in 2024 (22.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 61% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.3 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 | $3.4M | 22.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 4.2K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports rough wood to
One buyer market dominates: Mauritania accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
Product types under HS 4403
| 4403.91 | Oak logs | 95% |
| 4403.99 | Rough logs (other species) | 2.6% |
| 4403.98 | Eucalyptus logs | 1.6% |
| 4403.49 | Tropical logs (other species) | 0.7% |
| 4403.95 | Birch logs (large) | 0% |
| 4403.96 | Birch logs (small) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4403.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.15 per kg, close to the world average of $0.15.
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 rough wood exports (HS 4403): 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 4403: Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared.
Common questions
What is the value of rough wood exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported rough wood worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 151 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries buy rough wood from Cote d'Ivoire?
Mauritania was the largest buyer with 95% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Morocco (3%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Mauritania grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average export price of rough wood per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of rough wood from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2017 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rough wood?
The HS code for rough wood is heading 4403. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 4403.91 (95% of the value) and 4403.99 (3%).
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