Synthetic tow imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported synthetic tow worth $5.6 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 23% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 1.0K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports synthetic tow from
Japan alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+303% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $4.0M | 72% |
| Malaysia | $642K | 12% |
| South Korea | $472K | 8.5% |
| Turkey | $175K | 3.1% |
| Cameroon | $132K | 2.4% |
| China | $94K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $47K | 0.9% |
| France | $5K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5501
| 5501.30 | Acrylic filament tow | 97% |
| 5501.90 | Synthetic filament tow (other) | 1.5% |
| 5501.40 | Fibres: synthetic filament tow, of polypropylene | 1.1% |
| 5501.20 | Polyester filament tow | 0.1% |
| 5501.10 | Nylon filament tow | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5501.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.65 per kg, close to the world average of $3.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire synthetic tow imports (HS 5501): 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 5501: Synthetic filament tow.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic tow imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported synthetic tow worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 167 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic tow to Cote d'Ivoire?
Japan was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Malaysia (12%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 303% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic tow per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.65 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $3.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic tow to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic tow?
The HS code for synthetic tow is heading 5501. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 5501.30 (97% of the value) and 5501.90 (2%).
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