Spades imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported spades worth $2.2 million (714 tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.6 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 | $2.2M | 715 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 945 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 878 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 844 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 531 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 567 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 413 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 428 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports spades from
China alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 96% |
| Guinea | $20K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20K | 0.9% |
| France | $16K | 0.7% |
| Mali | $11K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $10K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.13 per kg, close to the world average of $2.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire spades imports (HS 8201.10): 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 8201.10: Tools, hand: spades and shovels.
Common questions
What is the value of spades imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported spades worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 714 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply spades to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Guinea (1%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average import price of spades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.13 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $2.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of spades to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 115%. The peak was 2021 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for spades?
The HS code for spades is subheading 8201.10. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8201 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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