Steel articles imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported steel articles worth $77.5 million (31.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $77.5M | 31.2K t |
| 2023 | $77.8M | 29.9K t |
| 2022 | $61.4M | 26.4K t |
| 2021 | $49.6M | 24.1K t |
| 2020 | $46.2M | 27.0K t |
| 2019 | $41.3M | 22.1K t |
| 2018 | $36.3M | 18.2K t |
| 2017 | $21.6M | 11.4K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports steel articles from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), France (11%), Egypt (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.6M | 29% |
| France | $8.7M | 11% |
| Egypt | $6.0M | 7.7% |
| Spain | $5.2M | 6.7% |
| Portugal | $4.0M | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3.7M | 4.7% |
| Lithuania | $3.2M | 4.2% |
| Australia | $2.4M | 3.1% |
| Malaysia | $2.2M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 7326
| 7326.90 | Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326 | 69% |
| 7326.11 | Forged grinding balls | 26% |
| 7326.19 | Forged steel articles | 3.2% |
| 7326.20 | Wire articles | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7326.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.48 per kg, 44% below the world average of $4.42, 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.
Steel articles exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire exported $14.7 million of steel articles in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+571% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $7.9M | 54% |
| Mali | $2.2M | 15% |
| Burkina Faso | $1.5M | 10% |
| Turkey | $603K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $360K | 2.5% |
| Ghana | $360K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $323K | 2.2% |
| Senegal | $279K | 1.9% |
| Guinea | $231K | 1.6% |
| Angola | $207K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire steel articles imports (HS 7326): 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 7326: Iron or steel; articles, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of steel articles imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported steel articles worth $77.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel articles to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($22.6 million), followed by France (11%) and Egypt (8%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 88 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.48 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $4.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel articles to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.6 million in 2017 to $77.5 million in 2024, an increase of 260%. The peak was 2023 at $77.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.4 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export steel articles?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $14.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Mali and Burkina Faso. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $62.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel articles?
The HS code for steel articles is heading 7326. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 7326.90 (68% of the value) and 7326.11 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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