Solvent-based paint imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of solvent-based paint by Cote d'Ivoire reached $9.1 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 971 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports solvent-based paint from
Most of the value came from France (29%), Singapore (8%), Italy (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest (+300% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3208
| 3208.90 | Polymer solvent paint | 50% |
| 3208.10 | Polyester solvent paint | 27% |
| 3208.20 | Acrylic solvent paint | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.32 per kg, 25% below the world average of $5.76, 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.
Solvent-based paint exports from Cote d'Ivoire
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported solvent-based paint worth $1.2 million (762 tonnes). Most of it went to Gabon (33%), Republic of the Congo (30%), Burkina Faso (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest (+664% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gabon | $417K | 33% |
| Republic of the Congo | $369K | 30% |
| Burkina Faso | $182K | 15% |
| Mali | $129K | 10% |
| Italy | $36K | 2.9% |
| Benin | $35K | 2.8% |
| Niger | $26K | 2.1% |
| Togo | $19K | 1.6% |
| Sierra Leone | $19K | 1.5% |
| France | $5K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire solvent-based paint imports (HS 3208): 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 3208: Paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of solvent-based paint imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported solvent-based paint worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply solvent-based paint to Cote d'Ivoire?
France was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Singapore (8%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 300% on the year.
What is the average import price of solvent-based paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.32 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $5.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of solvent-based paint to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. The peak was 2022 at $9.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export solvent-based paint?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Gabon, the Republic of the Congo and Burkina Faso. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for solvent-based paint?
The HS code for solvent-based paint is heading 3208. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 3208.90 (50% of the value) and 3208.10 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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