Specialized machinery imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $74.8 million of specialized machinery in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $94.4 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 | $74.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $94.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $77.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $55.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $48.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $52.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $51.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $48.5M | 2.9K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports specialized machinery from
The largest suppliers were Malaysia (11%), China (8%), France (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 28%. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $8.5M | 11% |
| China | $6.1M | 8.2% |
| France | $6.0M | 8% |
| Italy | $5.3M | 7.1% |
| India | $5.2M | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $4.8M | 6.4% |
| Norway | $4.6M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 4.9% |
| Israel | $3.6M | 4.8% |
| United States | $3.5M | 4.7% |
Product types under HS 8479
| 8479.89 | Specialized machinery (other types) | 36% |
| 8479.90 | Specialized machinery parts | 27% |
| 8479.20 | Oil extraction and pressing machinery | 14% |
| 8479.82 | Industrial mixing and homogenizing machines | 13% |
| 8479.10 | Construction and public works machinery | 5.7% |
| 8479.50 | Industrial robots | 2.5% |
| 8479.79 | Passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) | 1.1% |
| 8479.30 | Particle board and wood treatment machinery | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8479.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.88 per kg, 31% below the world average of $18.55, 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 machinery exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of specialized machinery by Cote d'Ivoire reached $11.3 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (26%), Ghana (22%), Chad (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.9M | 26% |
| Ghana | $2.5M | 22% |
| Chad | $1.3M | 11% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $688K | 6.1% |
| Guinea | $663K | 5.8% |
| Morocco | $544K | 4.8% |
| Benin | $363K | 3.2% |
| Nigeria | $361K | 3.2% |
| Angola | $299K | 2.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $295K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire specialized machinery imports (HS 8479): 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 8479: Machinery and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported specialized machinery worth $74.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery to Cote d'Ivoire?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 11% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by China (8%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 28%, out of 73 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.88 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $18.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized machinery to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.5 million in 2017 to $74.8 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2023 at $94.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $62.9 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export specialized machinery?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $11.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Ghana and Chad. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $63.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery?
The HS code for specialized machinery is heading 8479. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 8479.89 (36% of the value) and 8479.90 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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