Smart cards imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $21.9 million of smart cards in 2024 (100 tonnes). That is 32% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $39.6 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 | $21.9M | 100 t |
| 2023 | $16.6M | 94 t |
| 2022 | $17.4M | 119 t |
| 2021 | $17.1M | 168 t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 79 t |
| 2019 | $22.4M | 131 t |
| 2018 | $39.6M | 117 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 76 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports smart cards from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), Lithuania (21%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+298% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.5M | 34% |
| Lithuania | $4.6M | 21% |
| France | $3.0M | 14% |
| Indonesia | $2.7M | 12% |
| Mexico | $1.8M | 8.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $974K | 4.5% |
| Colombia | $776K | 3.5% |
| Poland | $298K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $57K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $54K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $219.08 per kg, 94% above the world average of $112.76. 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.
Smart cards exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of smart cards by Cote d'Ivoire reached $1.1 million in 2024 (8 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Senegal accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+624% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire smart cards imports (HS 8523.52): 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 8523.52: Semiconductor media: smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of smart cards imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported smart cards worth $21.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 100 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply smart cards to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by Lithuania (21%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 298% on the year.
What is the average import price of smart cards per kg?
The average declared import value was about $219.08 per kg in 2024, 94% above the world average of $112.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of smart cards to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $21.9 million in 2024, an increase of 334%. The peak was 2018 at $39.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.9 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export smart cards?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Burkina Faso and Guinea. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $20.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for smart cards?
The HS code for smart cards is subheading 8523.52. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8523 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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