Steel drums imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $7.0 million of steel drums in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.7 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 | $7.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 3.2K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports steel drums from
The largest suppliers were Spain (39%), China (27%), Italy (15%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7310
| 7310.21 | Tinplate can | 51% |
| 7310.29 | Steel can (other) | 35% |
| 7310.10 | Steel drum | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7310.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.05 per kg, 46% below the world average of $3.78, 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 drums exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire exported $1.5 million of steel drums in 2024 (655 tonnes). Senegal alone took 70% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $1.1M | 70% |
| India | $159K | 11% |
| France | $123K | 8.1% |
| Ghana | $62K | 4.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $34K | 2.2% |
| Cameroon | $17K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0.9% |
| Guinea | $12K | 0.8% |
| Liberia | $9K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $9K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire steel drums imports (HS 7310): 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 7310: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity not exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel drums imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported steel drums worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel drums to Cote d'Ivoire?
Spain was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by China (27%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 887% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel drums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.05 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $3.78 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 drums to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $10.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export steel drums?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, India and France. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel drums?
The HS code for steel drums is heading 7310. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 7310.21 (51% of the value) and 7310.29 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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