Salt imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $19.5 million of salt in 2024 (184.0 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $19.5M | 184.0K t |
| 2023 | $20.9M | 184.2K t |
| 2022 | $18.2M | 166.8K t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 156.2K t |
| 2020 | $14.6M | 145.7K t |
| 2019 | $14.6M | 147.1K t |
| 2018 | $13.0M | 122.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 30.7K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports salt from
The largest suppliers were Senegal (38%), Egypt (26%), Turkey (20%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.11 per kg, 83% above the world average of $0.06. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Salt exports from Cote d'Ivoire
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported salt worth $392 thousand (1.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ghana accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest (+336% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire salt imports (HS 2501): 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 2501: Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water.
Common questions
What is the value of salt imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported salt worth $19.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 184.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply salt to Cote d'Ivoire?
Senegal was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Egypt (26%) and Turkey (20%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 345% on the year.
What is the average import price of salt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.11 per kg in 2024, 83% above the world average of $0.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of salt to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $19.5 million in 2024, an increase of 335%. The peak was 2023 at $20.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.4 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export salt?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $392 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Togo and Mali. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $19.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for salt?
The HS code for salt is heading 2501. In Cote d'Ivoire all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2501.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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