Steel shapes imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $26.1 million of steel shapes in 2024 (34.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $47.9 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 | $26.1M | 34.4K t |
| 2023 | $31.3M | 33.4K t |
| 2022 | $47.9M | 41.0K t |
| 2021 | $45.4M | 41.5K t |
| 2020 | $28.9M | 38.2K t |
| 2019 | $23.3M | 32.4K t |
| 2018 | $24.1M | 31.6K t |
| 2017 | $14.1M | 24.9K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports steel shapes from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7216
| 7216.32 | Steel I-sections | 30% |
| 7216.21 | Steel angles small | 18% |
| 7216.31 | Steel U-sections | 14% |
| 7216.33 | Steel H-sections | 12% |
| 7216.91 | Cold-formed angle nes | 7% |
| 7216.50 | Hot-rolled steel angles | 5.7% |
| 7216.10 | Steel sections small | 5% |
| 7216.99 | Steel angles miscellaneous | 3.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7216.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel shapes exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire exported $2.1 million of steel shapes in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Mali alone took 80% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $1.7M | 80% |
| France | $216K | 10% |
| Liberia | $202K | 9.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $15K | 0.7% |
| Gabon | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Togo | $1K | 0% |
| Cameroon | $1K | 0% |
| Ghana | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire steel shapes imports (HS 7216): 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 7216: Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections.
Common questions
What is the value of steel shapes imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported steel shapes worth $26.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel shapes to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($19.5 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and Portugal (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $0.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel shapes to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.1 million in 2017 to $26.1 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2022 at $47.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.1 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export steel shapes?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, France and Liberia. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $24.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel shapes?
The HS code for steel shapes is heading 7216. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 7216.32 (29% of the value) and 7216.21 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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