Specialized electrical machines imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $5.8 million of specialized electrical machines in 2024 (240 tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.3 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 | $5.8M | 240 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 280 t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 219 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 317 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 228 t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 583 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 138 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 34 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports specialized electrical machines from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), France (19%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+558% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 41% |
| France | $1.1M | 19% |
| United States | $754K | 13% |
| Germany | $253K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $182K | 3.2% |
| Malaysia | $132K | 2.3% |
| Slovakia | $116K | 2% |
| Switzerland | $78K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $71K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $61K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.00 per kg, 72% below the world average of $85.50, 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.
Specialized electrical machines exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of specialized electrical machines by Cote d'Ivoire reached $3.2 million in 2024 (62 tonnes). Most of it went to Senegal (35%), Namibia (14%), Guinea (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $1.1M | 35% |
| Namibia | $454K | 14% |
| Guinea | $386K | 12% |
| Liberia | $346K | 11% |
| Nigeria | $225K | 7% |
| Sierra Leone | $209K | 6.5% |
| United States | $174K | 5.4% |
| Mali | $100K | 3.1% |
| Slovakia | $74K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $30K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire specialized electrical machines imports (HS 8543.70): 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 8543.70: Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized electrical machines imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported specialized electrical machines worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 240 tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized electrical machines to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by France (19%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 558% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized electrical machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.00 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $85.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialized electrical machines to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. The peak was 2022 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export specialized electrical machines?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Namibia and Guinea. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized electrical machines?
The HS code for specialized electrical machines is subheading 8543.70. 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 8543 page.
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