Tea imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $25.7 million of tea in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 168% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $25.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $18.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 2.3K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports tea from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 0902
| 0902.10 | Packaged green tea | 68% |
| 0902.30 | Packaged black tea | 21% |
| 0902.40 | Bulk black tea | 10% |
| 0902.20 | Bulk green tea | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.73 per kg, 136% above the world average of $3.70. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tea exports from Cote d'Ivoire
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported tea worth $318 thousand (803 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Canada (33%), Mali (24%), Senegal (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+438% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $105K | 33% |
| Mali | $76K | 24% |
| Senegal | $61K | 19% |
| France | $23K | 7.3% |
| Nigeria | $18K | 5.6% |
| Burkina Faso | $16K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 1.6% |
| United States | $5K | 1.5% |
| Niger | $4K | 1.2% |
| Guinea | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire tea imports (HS 0902): 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 0902: Tea.
Common questions
What is the value of tea imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported tea worth $25.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 168% on 2023.
Which countries supply tea to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($17.5 million), followed by Kenya (14%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average import price of tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.73 per kg in 2024, 136% above the world average of $3.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tea to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $25.7 million in 2024, an increase of 155%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export tea?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $318 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mali and Senegal. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $25.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for tea?
The HS code for tea is heading 0902. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 0902.10 (68% of the value) and 0902.30 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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