Steel chain imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported steel chain worth $20.7 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 84% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $20.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 948 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 782 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 467 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports steel chain from
Spain alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $12.5M | 61% |
| China | $1.9M | 9.3% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 7.2% |
| France | $940K | 4.5% |
| Togo | $861K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $539K | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $513K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $222K | 1.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $221K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $204K | 1% |
Product types under HS 7315
| 7315.82 | Welded link chain | 44% |
| 7315.89 | Steel chain (other) | 21% |
| 7315.11 | Roller chain | 18% |
| 7315.90 | Chain part (other) | 13% |
| 7315.12 | Chain: articulated link, (other than roller), of iron or steel | 3.8% |
| 7315.81 | Stud-link chain | 0.8% |
| 7315.19 | Chain part | 0.7% |
| 7315.20 | Skid chain | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7315.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.75 per kg, close to the world average of $4.54.
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 steel chain imports (HS 7315): 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 7315: Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel chain imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported steel chain worth $20.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 84% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel chain to Cote d'Ivoire?
Spain was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by China (9%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Burkina Faso grew fastest among the top ten, up 882% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.75 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.54 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 chain to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $20.7 million in 2024, an increase of 798%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel chain?
The HS code for steel chain is heading 7315. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 7315.82 (44% of the value) and 7315.89 (21%).
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