Sulfonated hydrocarbon imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported sulfonated hydrocarbon worth $4.8 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 91% 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 | $4.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $52K | 20 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports sulfonated hydrocarbon from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Qatar grew fastest (+391% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $3.6M | 76% |
| China | $512K | 11% |
| Qatar | $295K | 6.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $100K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $94K | 2% |
| Egypt | $37K | 0.8% |
| India | $34K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $19K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $18K | 0.4% |
| France | $13K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 2904
| 2904.10 | Sulfonic acids and derivatives | 96% |
| 2904.99 | Hydrocarbon derivatives (other) | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.71 per kg, close to the world average of $1.53.
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 sulfonated hydrocarbon imports (HS 2904): 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 2904: Sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons; whether or not halogenated.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfonated hydrocarbon imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported sulfonated hydrocarbon worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfonated hydrocarbon to Cote d'Ivoire?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by China (11%) and Qatar (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 391% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfonated hydrocarbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.71 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sulfonated hydrocarbon to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52 thousand in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfonated hydrocarbon?
The HS code for sulfonated hydrocarbon is heading 2904. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 2904.10 (96% of the value) and 2904.99 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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