Thick hot-rolled steel sheet imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of thick hot-rolled steel sheet by Cote d'Ivoire reached $4.6 million in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.4 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 | $4.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 8.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 2.9K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports thick hot-rolled steel sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, close to the world average of $0.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Thick hot-rolled steel sheet exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire exported $438 thousand of thick hot-rolled steel sheet in 2024 (258 tonnes). Liberia alone took 90% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberia | $396K | 91% |
| France | $41K | 9.5% |
| Guinea | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire thick hot-rolled steel sheet imports (HS 7208.52): 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 7208.52: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thick hot-rolled steel sheet imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported thick hot-rolled steel sheet worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply thick hot-rolled steel sheet to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by India (3%) and Ukraine (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 143% on the year.
What is the average import price of thick hot-rolled steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of thick hot-rolled steel sheet to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 170%. The peak was 2021 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export thick hot-rolled steel sheet?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $438 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Liberia, France and Guinea. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for thick hot-rolled steel sheet?
The HS code for thick hot-rolled steel sheet is subheading 7208.52. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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