Tapioca exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported tapioca worth $3.9 million (7.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 106 countries. That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 1.3K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports tapioca to
Most of it went to France (42%), United States (16%), Italy (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.7M | 42% |
| United States | $645K | 16% |
| Italy | $516K | 13% |
| Spain | $386K | 9.8% |
| Canada | $290K | 7.4% |
| Belgium | $141K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $96K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $57K | 1.5% |
| Senegal | $38K | 1% |
| Morocco | $36K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, 60% below the world average of $1.40, 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.
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire tapioca exports (HS 1903): 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 1903: Tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from starch; in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or similar forms.
Common questions
What is the value of tapioca exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported tapioca worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 106 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy tapioca from Cote d'Ivoire?
France was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the United States (16%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average export price of tapioca per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $1.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of tapioca from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 226%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for tapioca?
The HS code for tapioca is heading 1903. In Cote d'Ivoire all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1903.00. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1903 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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