Sports equipment imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported sports equipment worth $8.0 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $8.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 899 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 706 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 564 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports sports equipment from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 66% |
| France | $728K | 9.2% |
| Italy | $649K | 8.2% |
| Spain | $213K | 2.7% |
| United States | $174K | 2.2% |
| Slovakia | $145K | 1.8% |
| India | $110K | 1.4% |
| Pakistan | $96K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $87K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $53K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 9506
| 9506.91 | Gym equipment | 52% |
| 9506.62 | Inflatable ball | 23% |
| 9506.99 | Outdoor game equipment | 17% |
| 9506.29 | Surfboard | 1.9% |
| 9506.39 | Golf equipment | 1.2% |
| 9506.70 | Ice skate | 1% |
| 9506.51 | Tennis racket | 1% |
| 9506.69 | Sports ball | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.96 per kg, 54% below the world average of $8.67, 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.
Sports equipment exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire exported $680 thousand of sports equipment in 2024 (34 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $456K | 67% |
| Egypt | $152K | 22% |
| Benin | $31K | 4.6% |
| Madagascar | $9K | 1.4% |
| France | $8K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $6K | 0.9% |
| Gabon | $2K | 0.3% |
| Liberia | $2K | 0.3% |
| Tunisia | $2K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire sports equipment imports (HS 9506): 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 9506: Gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table tennis) or outdoor games equipment, n.e.c. in this chapter, swimming pools and paddling pools.
Common questions
What is the value of sports equipment imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported sports equipment worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports equipment to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by France (9%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 695% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.96 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $8.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sports equipment to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export sports equipment?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $680 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Benin. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports equipment?
The HS code for sports equipment is heading 9506. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 9506.91 (52% of the value) and 9506.62 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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