Sugar imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported sugar worth $272.9 million (361.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 58% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $272.9M | 361.5K t |
| 2023 | $172.5M | 196.8K t |
| 2022 | $172.2M | 238.5K t |
| 2021 | $172.4M | 256.6K t |
| 2020 | $89.7M | 157.3K t |
| 2019 | $92.2M | 245.4K t |
| 2018 | $137.5M | 263.8K t |
| 2017 | $138.0M | 293.6K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports sugar from
Brazil alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+766% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $156.8M | 58% |
| Morocco | $64.6M | 24% |
| Guatemala | $19.2M | 7% |
| Belgium | $9.2M | 3.4% |
| Ukraine | $7.0M | 2.6% |
| France | $6.4M | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.5M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $1.2M | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $864K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 1701
| 1701.99 | Pure sucrose | 82% |
| 1701.91 | Flavoured sucrose | 14% |
| 1701.14 | Other raw cane sugar | 3.8% |
| 1701.13 | Centrifugal cane sugar | 0% |
| 1701.12 | Raw beet sugar | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, 27% above the world average of $0.59. 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.
Sugar exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of sugar by Cote d'Ivoire reached $533 thousand in 2024 (238 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Niger accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $273K | 51% |
| Togo | $170K | 32% |
| Mali | $79K | 15% |
| France | $6K | 1.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $3K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire sugar imports (HS 1701): 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 1701: Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported sugar worth $272.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 361.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar to Cote d'Ivoire?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($156.8 million), followed by Morocco (24%) and Guatemala (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 766% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sugar to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $138.0 million in 2017 to $272.9 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $155.9 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export sugar?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $533 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, Togo and Mali. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $272.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar?
The HS code for sugar is heading 1701. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 1701.99 (82% of the value) and 1701.91 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cote d'Ivoire. Tell us your product to see it live.
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