Sulfate imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $11.4 million of sulfate in 2024 (41.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.1 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 | $11.4M | 41.1K t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 39.8K t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 39.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 26.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 29.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 20.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 11.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 15.9K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports sulfate from
The largest suppliers were China (28%), Sweden (21%), Turkey (20%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 28% |
| Sweden | $2.4M | 21% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 20% |
| Malaysia | $1.7M | 15% |
| Indonesia | $800K | 7% |
| India | $339K | 3% |
| Belgium | $172K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $163K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $134K | 1.2% |
| France | $92K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 2833
| 2833.22 | Aluminum sulfate | 29% |
| 2833.29 | Sulfates (other) | 19% |
| 2833.21 | Processed magnesium sulfate | 15% |
| 2833.11 | Sodium sulfate | 13% |
| 2833.25 | Copper sulfate | 12% |
| 2833.19 | Sodium sulfate (other) | 9.2% |
| 2833.30 | Alums | 2.3% |
| 2833.24 | Nickel sulfate | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2833.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.28 per kg, 39% below the world average of $0.46, 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.
Sulfate exports from Cote d'Ivoire
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported sulfate worth $626 thousand (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Niger (30%), Burkina Faso (28%), Senegal (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest (+874% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire sulfate imports (HS 2833): 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 2833: Sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates).
Common questions
What is the value of sulfate imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported sulfate worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfate to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Sweden (21%) and Turkey (20%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 673% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $0.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sulfate to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 334%. The peak was 2022 at $15.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export sulfate?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $626 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, Burkina Faso and Senegal. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $10.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfate?
The HS code for sulfate is heading 2833. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 2833.22 (29% of the value) and 2833.29 (19%).
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