Small arms ammunition imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported small arms ammunition worth $9.1 million (542 tonnes). That is 139% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 143% 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 | $9.1M | 542 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 210 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 82 t |
| 2021 | $83K | 0 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 84 t |
| 2019 | $448K | 19 t |
| 2018 | $15K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $18K | 1 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports small arms ammunition from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 57% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 18% |
| Bulgaria | $1.3M | 15% |
| Turkey | $676K | 7.4% |
| Serbia | $249K | 2.7% |
| United States | $28K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $6K | 0.1% |
| France | $3K | 0% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.85 per kg, 41% below the world average of $28.59, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire small arms ammunition imports (HS 9306.30): 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 9306.30: Ammunition: cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306.
Common questions
What is the value of small arms ammunition imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported small arms ammunition worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 542 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 139% on 2023.
Which countries supply small arms ammunition to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by South Korea (18%) and Bulgaria (15%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average import price of small arms ammunition per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.85 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $28.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of small arms ammunition to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18 thousand in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for small arms ammunition?
The HS code for small arms ammunition is subheading 9306.30. It sits in HS chapter 93 (arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9306 page.
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