Surveying instruments (other) imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $4.0 million of surveying instruments (other) in 2024 (42 tonnes). That is 42% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.9 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 | $4.0M | 42 t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 40 t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 130 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 52 t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 72 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 34 t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 53 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 20 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports surveying instruments (other) from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (19%), France (16%), United States (16%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+628% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $747K | 19% |
| France | $658K | 16% |
| United States | $638K | 16% |
| Australia | $405K | 10% |
| China | $377K | 9.4% |
| Switzerland | $194K | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $150K | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $123K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $113K | 2.8% |
| Canada | $98K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $95.78 per kg, 58% below the world average of $225.62, 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.
Surveying instruments (other) exports from Cote d'Ivoire
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported surveying instruments (other) worth $968 thousand (55 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (27%), Ghana (24%), Spain (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $262K | 27% |
| Ghana | $228K | 24% |
| Spain | $90K | 9.3% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $78K | 8.1% |
| Australia | $71K | 7.3% |
| South Africa | $65K | 6.8% |
| United States | $52K | 5.3% |
| Namibia | $36K | 3.7% |
| Chad | $21K | 2.2% |
| Senegal | $19K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire surveying instruments (other) imports (HS 9015.80): 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 9015.80: Surveying equipment: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 9015, including hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances (excluding compasses).
Common questions
What is the value of surveying instruments (other) imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported surveying instruments (other) worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply surveying instruments (other) to Cote d'Ivoire?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($746 thousand), followed by France (16%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 628% on the year.
What is the average import price of surveying instruments (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $95.78 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $225.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of surveying instruments (other) to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2022 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export surveying instruments (other)?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $968 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Ghana and Spain. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for surveying instruments (other)?
The HS code for surveying instruments (other) is subheading 9015.80. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9015 page.
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