Steel wire ropes imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported steel wire ropes worth $6.2 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.3 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 | $6.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 1.5K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports steel wire ropes from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), Netherlands (8%), Italy (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+483% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 30% |
| Netherlands | $521K | 8.3% |
| Italy | $466K | 7.5% |
| Ukraine | $435K | 7% |
| France | $393K | 6.3% |
| Japan | $324K | 5.2% |
| United States | $225K | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $223K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $180K | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $142K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 7312
| 7312.10 | Iron or steel: stranded wire, ropes and cables, not electrically insulated | 82% |
| 7312.90 | Steel wire rope | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7312.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.84 per kg, 39% above the world average of $2.04. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire steel wire ropes imports (HS 7312): 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 7312: Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire ropes imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported steel wire ropes worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire ropes to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (8%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 483% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire ropes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.84 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $2.04 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 wire ropes to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2022 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire ropes?
The HS code for steel wire ropes is heading 7312. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 7312.10 (82% of the value) and 7312.90 (18%).
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