Tissue paper imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported tissue paper worth $18.9 million (15.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $18.9M | 15.4K t |
| 2023 | $22.3M | 16.0K t |
| 2022 | $23.0M | 15.3K t |
| 2021 | $19.0M | 15.7K t |
| 2020 | $13.9M | 13.0K t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 9.8K t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 3.9K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports tissue paper from
Most of the value came from China (31%), Indonesia (22%), Algeria (22%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.23 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tissue paper exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire exported $520 thousand of tissue paper in 2024 (384 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ghana (39%), Mali (24%), Senegal (18%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $205K | 39% |
| Mali | $125K | 24% |
| Senegal | $94K | 18% |
| Liberia | $49K | 9.4% |
| Gabon | $40K | 7.7% |
| Mozambique | $5K | 1% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $0K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
| Togo | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire tissue paper imports (HS 4803): 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 4803: Tissue, towel, napkin stock or similar; for household or sanitary uses, cellulose wadding, webs of cellulose fibres, in rolls over 36cm in width or rectangular sheets with one side exceeding 36cm when unfolded.
Common questions
What is the value of tissue paper imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported tissue paper worth $18.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply tissue paper to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Indonesia (22%) and Algeria (22%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 560% on the year.
What is the average import price of tissue paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tissue paper to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $18.9 million in 2024, an increase of 383%. The peak was 2022 at $23.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.6 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export tissue paper?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $520 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Mali and Senegal. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $18.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for tissue paper?
The HS code for tissue paper is heading 4803. In Cote d'Ivoire all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4803.00. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4803 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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