Steel U-sections imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported steel u-sections worth $3.7 million (5.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $13.0 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 | $3.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 2.3K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports steel u-sections from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.78.
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 u-sections imports (HS 7216.31): 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 7216.31: Iron or non-alloy steel: U sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of steel u-sections imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported steel u-sections worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel u-sections to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Turkey (7%) and Belgium (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 752% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel u-sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $0.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel u-sections to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 205%. The peak was 2021 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel u-sections?
The HS code for steel u-sections is subheading 7216.31. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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