Seamless steel pipes imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported seamless steel pipes worth $40.7 million (8.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 60% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $101.7 million.
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 | $40.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $101.7M | 54.0K t |
| 2022 | $41.7M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $26.8M | 18.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $18.4M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $13.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 5.5K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports seamless steel pipes from
The largest suppliers were Italy (33%), Norway (24%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+905% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $13.5M | 33% |
| Norway | $9.7M | 24% |
| China | $4.2M | 10% |
| Mexico | $2.6M | 6.3% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 5.1% |
| Indonesia | $1.4M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 2.8% |
| France | $1.0M | 2.6% |
| Morocco | $874K | 2.1% |
| India | $825K | 2% |
Product types under HS 7304
| 7304.19 | Carbon steel seamless line pipe | 58% |
| 7304.29 | Carbon steel seamless casing | 9.2% |
| 7304.24 | Stainless seamless casing | 6.9% |
| 7304.49 | Seamless stainless tube | 6.8% |
| 7304.90 | Seamless hollow profile | 4.5% |
| 7304.39 | Seamless carbon steel tube | 3.9% |
| 7304.23 | Carbon steel seamless drill pipe | 2.7% |
| 7304.41 | Cold-drawn stainless tube | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.10 per kg, 121% above the world average of $2.31. 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.
Seamless steel pipes exports from Cote d'Ivoire
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported seamless steel pipes worth $495 thousand (194 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ghana accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
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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 7304: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless steel pipes imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported seamless steel pipes worth $40.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless steel pipes to Cote d'Ivoire?
Italy was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($13.5 million), followed by Norway (24%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 905% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless steel pipes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.10 per kg in 2024, 121% above the world average of $2.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of seamless steel pipes to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $40.7 million in 2024, an increase of 486%. The peak was 2023 at $101.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.6 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export seamless steel pipes?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $495 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Nigeria and the United Kingdom. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $40.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless steel pipes?
The HS code for seamless steel pipes is heading 7304. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 7304.19 (58% of the value) and 7304.29 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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